Pope Francis is still in critical condition and presents a mild renal failure (details)

Pope Francis is still in critical condition at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome, although he has not had new respiratory crises, «but some blood tests show a mild initial renal failure, currently under control,» according to the medical part released by the Vatican.

To the Pontiff, admitted since February 14 with bilateral pneumonia, two units of red blood cell concentrate were provided that meant the increase in hemoglobin value, adds the medical part made public this Sunday.

Thrombocytopenia, that is, the low level of platelets that was detected on Saturday, «remained stable,» the sources explained.

«However,» they added, «some blood tests show mild initial renal failure, currently under control.»

High flow oxygen therapy continues through nasal cannulas, after this Saturday the Pope had a respiratory crisis.

The Pope continues alert and well oriented, adds the medical part.

«The complexity of the clinical picture and the necessary wait for pharmacological therapies to give some response force the forecast to remain reserved,» the sources added.

During the morning, in the apartment enabled on the 10th floor of the health center, Francisco participated in the Mass with those who take care of him during these hospitalization days. EFE