Vatican City anxious as health of Pope Francis remains uncertain

VATICAN CITY — The health of Pope Francis remains unclear as the faithful have gathered in St. Peter’s Square nightly to pray for his recovery.

The 88-year-old pontiff was hospitalized almost two weeks ago, suffering from double pneumonia and mild renal insufficiency. The Holy See Press Office has not released granular details of the pope’s health but said he has shown “slight improvement over the past 24 hours.”