Pope Francis is "resting" on Monday morning after spending his 10th night in the hospital, the Vatican press office said. "The night passed well, the Pope slept and is resting," the office said in a short statement.

Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia, remains in a critical condition for a second day running and has shown an "initial, slight insufficiency" in his kidney function, the Vatican said on Sunday. The prognosis for the 88-year-old pope,

The update comes after the Pope was said to be in a critical condition and was showing an "initial, mild" kidney problem - but was "vigilant" and took part in Mass in hospital with those caring for him.