Pope Francis, admitted to the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome since February 14 due to bilateral pneumonia and respiratory problems, received respiratory and motor physiotherapy treatment. Meanwhile, speculation about his participation in the upcoming religious events of Holy Week and Easter is increasing.
This message represents the first direct contact of Francis with the faithful since his hospitalization and aims to reassure amid concerns for his health. The pontiff sent a brief message recorded from his hospitalization, thanking those who pray for his recovery in St. Peter's Square in Rome. He expressed his gratitude: "I wholeheartedly thank you for the prayers you are making for my health from the Square; I am with you from here. Thank you."
At 88 years old, the pope is in a stable clinical condition, without respiratory failure or fever, but remains under reserved prognosis according to the Vatican's communication. The message concluded with Pope Francis's words: "May God bless you, and may the Virgin take care of you."
