Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square on a chilly, rainy evening to pray for an ailing Pope Francis.

Pope Francis remained in critical condition as the Vatican called senior church officials in Rome to a special saying of the rosary in St. Peter’s Square.

Pope Francis is in critical condition in a Rome hospital, 10 days after he sought out treatment for bronchitis. The bronchitis has turned into double pneumonia, and the pope is also dealing with early signs of kidney failure and breathing difficulties.