A first-person written message from Pope Francis was shared on Sunday as Roman Catholic Church leaders continue to be hospitalized in Rome.
“I recently received many messages of affection. I was particularly impressed with letters and drawings from my children,” Pope Francis posted on X Sunday. “Thank you for your intimacy and for the comfort I have received from all over the world!”
“As #Gospeloftheday suggests, I encourage you to continue your apostolic vocation with joy and become a sign of love that embraces everyone,” another post said. “May we turn evil into good and build a world of brothers. Don’t be afraid to take risks for love!”
The language resembles some of Pope Francis’ long Homilies. Archbishop Lino Fischella read on his behalf while celebrating the Holy Mass of the Deacon Jubilee on Sunday.
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Pope Francis holds his sacred audience among the weekly general audience in the Hall of Paul VI in the Vatican City, on February 12, 2025. (Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Images)
The Vatican has released a copy of the text “Created by the Holy Father.”
“Brothers and Sisters, Happy Sunday!” The Pope’s sacred thing began. “This morning, the celebration of the Eucharist was celebrated by the ordination of a candidate for the Diconate was celebrated. I would like to thank the clergy and to prepare for this event. Thank you for the mission.”
Pope Francis said to the deacon, “I urge you to continue your apostolic vocation with joy, and as the gospel today suggests, it is a sign of love that embraces everyone, so that you can turn evil into good and the world of brothers. produce”.
“Don’t be afraid to put your love in danger!” Homily continued. “On my part, I am confident in being hospitalized at Gemeri Hospital and continuing the treatment I need. And rest is part of the treatment! I am truly grateful to the doctors and healthcare workers at this hospital. And the dedication they will do their service among the sick.”
In a pre-prepared statement, Pope Francis added on Monday, “It marks the third anniversary of a massive war against Ukraine: a painful and shameful opportunity for all of humanity!”
A balloon is attached to a statue of John Paul II, who comes to pray outside the Gemeri Hospital, where Pope Francis of Rome is suffering from pneumonia on February 23, 2025. (Alberto Pizzoli/AFP via Getty Images)
“We encourage you to recall the victims of all armed conflicts as you continue to intimate Ukrainians as you continue to recall the victims of all armed conflicts and pray for the gift of peace in Palestine, Israel, the Middle East, Myanmar, Kivu and Sudan.” said.
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“I have received many messages of affection recently. I was particularly impressed with letters and drawings from children,” the Pope added. “I am grateful for this intimacy and for the comforting prayers I have received from all over the world! I ask you to leave all of you to Mary’s intercession and pray for me. ”
The Vatican said Pope Francis is conscious but is receiving a high flow of supplemental oxygen on Sunday following a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions. He remains in critical condition with a complicated pulmonary infection.
A brief statement from the Holy See See See Press Office did not mention whether Pope Francis had been out of bed or whether it had been eating the breakfast that he had the day before.
Deacon will be attending Mass for the Jubilee of St. Peter’s Cathedral in the Vatican on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
“The night was quiet and the Pope rested.”
The Vatican later said Francis was conscious, continuing to receive supplemental oxygen and further clinical testing was being carried out. It was said that a more detailed medical update would be on the second half of Sunday.
The 88-year-old Pope was admitted to Gemeri Hospital in Rome on February 14th due to worsening bronchitis.
On Saturday, doctors say Pope Francis, who had one lung as a young man, was in danger after suffering a long-term asthma-respiratory crisis while treating pneumonia and a complex lung infection. I did.
The Pope received a “high flow” of oxygen to help him breathe through the nasal tube. He also received a blood transfusion after the test showed a low count of platelets needed for clotting, the Vatican said in an updated update.
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A statement on Saturday also said the Pope “has been more uncomfortable than yesterday, but has been spending the day in his armchair.” The doctor said the prognosis was “reserved” and said the Pope’s condition was moving given his age, vulnerability and existing lung disease. His condition revived speculation about what would happen if he became unconscious or otherwise incompetent, and whether he would resign.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
