Pope Francis rested overnight in the hospital, the Vatican said on Sunday. "The night passed peacefully. The Pope rested," the Holy See said in a short statement. The 88-year-old pontiff underwent another round of clinical tests on Sunday morning,

ROME — Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday and blood tests show early kidney failure but he remains alert and “well-oriented,” and attended Mass, the Vatican said, as the 88-year-old pontiff battles pneumonia and a complex lung infection.

“Pope Francis is touched by the numerous messages of affection and closeness that he continues to receive in these hours,” the Vatican statement said. The pope expressed particular gratitude for the well wishes he received from his fellow patients in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital and asked for continued prayers.