Children Try to Cheer Pope Francis During His Hospital Stay
The release of the photo a month into his treatment came after dozens of young people gathered under the pontiff’s windows to offer wishes for a quick recovery.
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The release of the photo a month into his treatment came after dozens of young people gathered under the pontiff’s windows to offer wishes for a quick recovery.
The pope’s words emphasized his humility and belief that simple acts of devotion could unite the church. His illness has made the appeal more urgent than ever.
Though his condition had improved, he will remain in the hospital for further treatment, the Vatican said in a statement.
For the faithful who have descended on Rome for an event that comes every 25 years, the absence of the pope has been especially deeply felt.
In an audio recording from the hospital, which was taped earlier on Thursday, the pope thanked Catholics for their prayers.
An audio message from Pope Francis was played for thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square, where the faithful have prayed for the pope, who has been hospitalized since February.
The expatriate community is small but shares a special bond with Francis, who has been in the hospital since Feb. 14.
The Vatican said that Monday’s two crises were caused by a significant accumulation of mucus in his bronchial tubes.
“Conclave,” an Oscar nominee, has provided a peek at the Vatican’s secret rituals at a time when the faithful are praying that life will not imitate art.
Francis has weighed in publicly before on ethics for end-of-life medical situations, but it is unknown whether he has made known his own wishes should he face such a crossroads.