A written message in the first person of Pope Franciscus was shared on Sunday as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church continues his hospitalization in Rome.
“I recently received many messages of affection and I was particularly struck by the letters and drawings of children,” Paus Francis posted on X Sunday. “Thank you for your proximity, and for the comforting prayers that I have received from all over the world!”
“I insist on continuing your apostolate with joy and being a sign of a love that embraces everyone, as the #Gospeloftheday suggests,” said another post. “Can we convert evil into goodness and build a fraternal world. Don’t be afraid to take risks for love!”
The language was similar to a part of the longer homily of Pope Francis, who read Archbishop Rino Fisichella on his behalf. Celebrate For the jubilee of deacons on Sunday.
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Pope Franciscus holds his homily during the weekly general public in the Paul VI Hall on 12 February 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. (Vatican media via Vatican Pool/Getty images)
The Vatican released a copy of the text ‘Distorited by the Holy Father’.
“Brothers and sisters, happy Sunday!” The pope’s homily started. “This morning, in the Sint -Peter’s Basilica, the celebration of the Eucharist was celebrated with the consecration of some candidates for the diaconate. I greeted them and the participants in the jubilee of deacons, who has in the Vatican in these days Founded;
Pope Franciscus urged the deacons to “continue your apostolate with joy and – as the Gospel of today suggests – to be a sign of a love that embraces everyone, transforming evil into goodness and embraces a brotherly world.” \
“Don’t be afraid to risk love!” The homily went on. “For my part, I trust my hospitalization in the Gemelli hospital and continue with the necessary treatment; and rest is also part of the therapy! I sincerely thank the doctors and health workers of this hospital for the attention they me Show and the dedication with which they perform their service among the sick. ”
In the pre -prepared statement, Pope Francis added that Monday “will be the third birthday of the large -scale war against Ukraine: a painful and disgraceful opportunity for all humanity!”
Balloons are confirmed in the statue of John Paul II, where people come to pray outside the Gemelli hospital where Pope Francis is admitted to the hospital for pneumonia, in Rome on February 23, 2025. (Alberto Pizzoli/AFP via Getty images)
“While I repeat my proximity to the suffering Ukrainian people, I invite you to remember and pray the victims of all armed conflicts for the gift of peace in Palestine, Israel and in the Middle East, Myanmar, Kivu and Sudan, “Message said.
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“In recent days I have received many messages of affection and I have mainly been struck by the letters and drawings of children,” the Pope added. “Thank you for this proximity, and for the prayers of the comfort that I have received from all over the world! I entrust you to the intercession of Maria, and I ask you to pray for me.”
Said the Vatican Pope Francis Was conscious, but still received high streams of additional oxygen on Sunday, after a breathing crisis and blood transfusions. He remains in critical condition with a complex lung infection.
The short explanation of the Holy chair -Perskantoor at the beginning of Sunday did not mention whether Pope Franciscus was out of bed or breakfast, which it had in previous days.
Deacons participate in a mass for their Jubilee in St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, Sunday 23 February 2025, which had to be chaired by Pope Francis who was admitted more than a week ago to Rome’s Agostino Gemelli -Polyclinic. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
“The night passed quietly, the pope rested,” he said.
Said the Vatican later Francis was consciously and continued to receive additional oxygen and that further clinical tests were performed. A more detailed medical update would be Sunday later.
The 88-year-old Pope was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on 14 February due to a deteriorating case of bronchitis.
On Saturday, doctors said that Pope Francis, who had removed part of one lung as a young man, was in a critical condition after having had a long -term asthmatic respiratory crisis while being treated for pneumonia and a complex lung infection.
The pope received “high current” of oxygen to help him breathe through a nose tube. He also received blood transfusions after tests showed low counts of platelets, which are needed for coagulation, the Vatican said in a late update.
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The Saturday statement also said that the Pontiff “stays alert and spent the day in an armchair, although in more discomfort than yesterday.” Doctors said the prognosis was “reserved”, and that the state of the Pope touches, given his age, vulnerability and already existing lung disease. His condition has revived speculation about what could happen if he becomes unconscious or otherwise incapacitated for work, and whether he could resign.
The Associated Press has contributed to this report.
