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In pictures: Prayers for the Pope around the world

Reuters Nuns pray as Pope Francis continues his treatment at Gemelli Hospital, at Santa Maria Addolorata, in Rome, Italy, on 25 february 25, 2025Reuters

Pope Francis remains in a critical condition, the Vatican has said in a medical update, with respiratory and kidney problems.

Around the world, prayers and services are being held in support of the pontiff.

In the Vatican, people gathered in St. Peter's Square.

Reuters People carry a cross in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, on 26 February 2025Reuters
Reuters A person holds an image of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, on 26 February 2025 Reuters
Getty Images Priests attend a rosary prayer for Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, on 24 February 2025.Getty Images
AFP A priest holds a rosary at St Peter's basilica before prayers for the health of Pope Francis at The Vatican on on 24 February 2025.AFP
Getty Images People attend Rosary prayers led by Vatican State Secretary Pietro Parolin in St. Peter's Square on February 24, 2025 in Vatican City, VaticanGetty Images

In Rome, flowers and tributes were left outside the Gemelli Polyclinic, where the Pope is being treated.

Getty Images People pray in front of the statue of Pope John Paul II outside Rome's Gemelli Polyclinic, where Pope Francis has been hospitalized.Getty Images
Getty Images People pray in front of the statue of Pope John Paul II outside Rome's Gemelli Polyclinic, where Pope Francis has been hospitalized. Getty Images
AFP Nuns pray in front of the statue of Pope John Paul II outside Rome's Gemelli Polyclinic, where Pope Francis has been hospitalized on 24 February 2025.AFP
Getty Images Tributes of flowers, images, candles, and drawings under the statue of Pope John Paul II outside Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, where Pope Francis has been hospitalized.Getty Images

The Archbishop of the City of Buenos Aires, Jorge Garcia Cuerva, led a mass for the health of the Pope.

Pope Francis was born in the city and was Archbishop in 1998.

Getty Images The archbishop of the City of Buenos Aires Jorge Garcia Cuerva leads a mass for the health of the Pope in Buenos Aires, Argentina on 24 February 2025.Getty Images
AFP A man holds a portrait of Pope Francis at a mass for his healing in Constitution Square, Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 24 February 2025.AFP
Getty Images A woman holds a sign at a mass for the healing of Pope Francis in Constitution Square, Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 24 February 2025. Getty Images

People prayed in Guatemala City.

AFP People pray during a mass for the health of Pope Francis at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Guatemala City on 23 February 2025.AFP

A woman was emotional during a mass in honor of Venezuelan Jose Gregorio Hernandez, known as the "Doctor of the Poor," after Pope Francis approved his canonisation, in Caracas, Venezuela.

Reuters A woman reacts during a mass in honor of Venezuelan Jose Gregorio Hernandez, known as the "Doctor of the Poor," after Pope Francis approved his canonisation, on 25 February 2025. Reuters

And in Mumbai, India, an artist made his own colourful dedication.

Getty Images A man paints a poster of Pope Francis in Mumbai, India, on 24 February 2025. Getty Images