Pope Francis' Health Status: New Vatican Statement

Pope Francis' condition has improved slightly, the Vatican said Wednesday evening. He has also been cured of kidney failure. The Holy Father has been in the Gemelli Clinic since February 14, struggling with double pneumonia.

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On Tuesday, the Vatican said Francis was in "critical but stable condition." The pope underwent scheduled tests, including a CT scan . The Holy Father worked and received the Eucharist, according to a statement from the Holy See.

Pope Francis has been struggling with respiratory problems for some time now. Since February 14, the Holy Father has been staying at the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, where he has been diagnosed with double pneumonia.

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The Vatican said Francis is suffering from a complicated, polymicrobial respiratory infection caused by various types of viruses, bacteria and fungi.

On Monday evening, doctors noted a slight improvement in the pope's health, but maintained their earlier diagnosis of critical condition. On Tuesday, they added that "the prognosis is cautious." On Wednesday morning, the Vatican indicated that the pope had spent a quiet night and was resting.