Pope Francis is on the mend, showing a slight improvement in his health, which has allowed him to welcome a visit from Cardinal Pietro Parolin. They discussed important matters concerning the Vatican,

Pope Francis still dey critical condition, na wetin Vatican tok as dem give update on im health, dem say im get respiratory and kidney problems. Around di world, prayers and services bin take place in support of di pontiff.

Hundreds of people gathered in St Peter's Square to pray for Pope Francis amid his ongoing health issues. The Pope is still in hospital, in a critical but stable condition, the Vatican said.

Pope Francis was well enough Tuesday to meet with his No. 2 to approve new decrees for possible saints, even while still hospitalized in critical but stable condition for double pneumonia and kidney failure.