Pope Francis has been hospitalized at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome for over a week due to a lung infection that has caused fluctuations in his health, including critical moments. The Vatican has organized a prayer of the Holy Rosary for the Pope's health, which will be broadcast worldwide.
On Monday, February 24, at 9:00 PM (Rome time), the Holy Rosary will be prayed in St. Peter's Square for the health of the Holy Father, led by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of the Holy See. The Rosary prayer in honor of Pope Francis is being broadcast live by Vatican News through its YouTube channel.
Pope Francis broke his silence and sent a message from the Gemelli Hospital in Rome, where he has been hospitalized for over a week due to health complications caused by a lung infection due to bronchitis.
Through a message directed to his Catholic faithful worldwide, the pontiff urged to continue with joy in the apostolate and to be a sign of a love that embraces everyone. He expressed gratitude for the closeness and comforting prayers received.
After his message, the Press Office of the Holy See informed that Pope Francis has resumed using high-flow oxygen and that further clinical exams are being conducted, results of which will be known in the afternoon. Despite his health crisis, it was reported that he spent a quiet night and rested.
The pontiff expressed: "Do not be afraid to 'risk love'!" Additionally, he thanked for the expressions of support and affection received during his convalescence, highlighting the special reception he had of letters and drawings from children. This situation follows a prolonged asthmatic crisis he suffered on Saturday, February 22, and thrombocytopenia caused by anemia.
