Pope Francis remains in critical condition, blood tests show early kidney failure but he is alert and 'well oriented.

Francis, 88, has been hospitalized since Feb. 14. He is battling a respiratory infection and pneumonia in both lungs.

More clinical tests were being performed on the 88-year-old pope, who had part of one lung removed as a young man.

At the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, and at parishes across Eastern Massachusetts, Catholics prayed for Pope Francis.

The Vatican issued a medical update saying Pope Francis was "not out of danger." He was receiving "high-flow" oxygen.

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Pope Francis, who is in critical condition with a complex lung infection, offered his thanks for the "many messages of affection" he has received since he was hospitalized earlier this month.

Francis's continued hospitalisation has sparked huge concern about his health but also speculation about whether he might step down.