Pope Francis addresses faithful amid stable recovery
Pope Francis has been staying 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 indeed been at the Gemelli Polyclinic for three weeks, receiving treatment for bilateral pneumonia. The Vatican has mentioned that the Pope had a restful night and that his health condition is stable. As reported by the CNN, on Thursday, for the first time since his hospitalisation, his message was broadcast from the hospital.
The evening medical bulletin stated that the 88-year-old Francis did not experience any episodes of respiratory failure. The head of the Catholic Church continues with respiratory and physical therapy. Doctors emphasise that the hemodynamic parameters and blood test results are stable. The Pope does not have a fever, though doctors remain cautious with their prognosis.
An update in the bulletin is that due to the stability of his health condition, the next medical bulletin will be released on Saturday. Previously, such updates were published every evening, which is considered an encouraging 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 conveyed greetings from Francis. The Pope, with a weakened voice, addressed 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" highlighted 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.
