Catholics around the world are praying for Pope Francis' good health as the Vatican has reported the pontiff's is in a critical condition. From Mexico to Argentina and the Pacific to the Atlantic coasts Catholics attended mass,

The pontiff, 88, has been hospitalized for a week and a half and is receiving treatment for a complex respiratory infection.

A first-person written message from Pope Francis was shared Sunday as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church continues his hospitalization in Rome.