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Pope Francis remained in critical condition but showed slight improvement in laboratory tests and his mild kidney insufficiency is not a cause for concern. The Vatican announced daily evening prayers for the Holy Father's health in St. Peter's Square.
"No episodes of asthma-like respiratory distress occurred today, and some laboratory tests have shown improvement. The monitoring of his mild kidney insufficiency has not raised any concerns. Oxygen therapy continues, although with slightly reduced flow and oxygen levels," - Vatican provided the update on Pope Francis' health on Monday evening.
The 88-year-old Francis battles pneumonia in both lungs at Rome’s Gemelli hospital.
The doctors are prudently maintaining their "cautious prognosis" with regard to the Holy Father's clinical condition due to its severity.
In the evening, Pope Francis called the parish priest of Gaza to express his paternal closeness. It has been reported that the Holy Family parish in Gaza had sent a video, and the Pope called to thank them.
Pope Francis thanks the entire People of God, who in these days have gathered to pray for his health, Vatican stated.
The Vatican No. 2, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, led the first prayer at Monday evening.
"Starting this evening, the Cardinals residing in Rome, along with all collaborators of the Roman Curia and the Diocese of Rome, responding to the sentiments of the people of God, will gather in St. Peter's Square at 9:00 PM to recite the Holy Rosary for the health of the Holy Father," - Vatican said in a statement.
The half-time interval during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final is expected to be extended to around 30 minutes to accommodate the tournament’s first-ever major half-time concert.
The U.S. military announced that it has completed a new wave of strikes against Iranian military targets under U.S. President Donald Trump's orders. The operation targeted command centres, air defence systems, missile and drone facilities, and coastal surveillance sites across multiple locations.
Nineteen years ago, at Barcelona's Camp Nou, Lionel Messi posed for a charity photo shoot with a five-month-old baby he had never met. On Sunday, that baby, Lamine Yamal, will face Messi in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final as Spain take on Argentina. A full-circle football story.
The U.S. military said it completed a sixth consecutive night of strikes on Iran late on Thursday, targeting logistics infrastructure and maritime capabilities. Iran responded by launching strikes at U.S. bases in neighbouring countries.
SpaceX's Starship rocket aborted its 13th flight test just seconds before liftoff in Texas on Thursday after some of its 33 engines failed to start. CEO Elon Musk said the company is likely to make another launch attempt early next week.
Russian attacks on Ukraine's southern ports killed at least five people, damaged foreign-flagged civilian vessels, and further disrupted Black Sea grain exports, while Ukraine launched drone strikes targeting Russian logistics and infrastructure.
At least four people have died and four others remain missing after flash floods swept through a mountainous village in northern Vietnam, as days of heavy rain continue to batter the region.
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