Pope Francis speaks from hospital, signals stable recovery
Pope Francis has been at the Gemelli Polyclinic for three weeks now, where he is being treated for bilateral pneumonia. The Vatican reports that his condition is stable, and the pope had a peaceful night.
Pope Francis has been staying at the Gemelli Polyclinic for three weeks, where he is being treated for bilateral pneumonia. The Vatican has stated that the pope had a peaceful night and his health condition is stable. As reported by the CNN, on Thursday, for the first time since his hospitalization, his message was broadcast from the hospital.
The evening medical bulletin reported that 88-year-old Francis did not have any episodes of respiratory failure. The head of the Catholic Church continues with respiratory and physical therapy. Doctors emphasize that his hemodynamic parameters and blood test results are stable. The pope does not have a fever, but doctors remain cautious with their prognosis.
A new piece of information in the bulletin is that due to the stability of his health condition, the next medical bulletin will be released on Saturday. Previously, such information was published every evening, which is seen as a positive sign.
The pope's first statement from the hospital
On Thursday evening, during a prayer for the pope's health in St. Peter’s Square, Cardinal Angel Fernandez Artime announced the delivery of greetings from Francis. The pope, with a weakened voice, spoke to the faithful in Spanish.
I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your prayers for my health from the Square, I accompany you from here. May God bless you and the Virgin protect you. Thank you, - said Pope Francis.
The recording of the pope's message moved many people around the world, especially those who gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for his health. The Italian daily "Il Giornale" emphasized that "the pope's voice moved the world," while "Il Messaggero" noted that it is the voice of a man who "fights vigorously against a serious illness."
