The first person’s written message from Pope Francis is divided on Sunday as a leader Roman Catholic Church continues his hospitalization in Rome.
“I recently received a lot of favor messages, and I was particularly hit by letters and drawings from children,” Pope Francis reported in X Sunday. “Thank you for your closeness and for the comforting prayers I have received from all over the world!”
“I invite you to continue your apostolate with joy and to be a sign of love that accepts everything, as it suggests #Gospeloftheday,” the second post said. “Can we turn evil into goodness and build a fraternity world. Don’t be afraid to get risk for love!”
The language was similar to part of the longer homily of Pope Francis, who read Archbishop Rino Fisichella on his behalf celebrating Holy Mass for the jubilee deacon on Sunday.
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Pope Francis holds his homily during the weekly general audience in the Paul VI Hall VI. February 12, 2025 in the Vatican, the Vatican. (Vatican media via the Vatican Pool/Getty Images)
The Vatican published a copy of the text “prepared by the Holy Father.”
“Brothers and sisters, happy Sunday!” The pope homily started. “This morning, at St. Peter’s Basilica, a celebration of the Eucharist celebration with the row of some candidates in the diachonate was celebrated. I also welcome them to the participants in the Jubilee of Djakon, who took place in Vatican these days; I thank the dicaster at the clergy and for the evangelization for the preparation of this event.”
Pope Francis called on the deacons “to continue their apostolate with joy and – as today the Gospel suggests – to be a sign of love that accepts everything, which turns evil into goodness and creates a fraternity world.” \ \
“Don’t be afraid of risk love!” The homily continued. “For my part, I reliably continue my hospitalization at Gemelli Hospital, continuing with the necessary treatment; and the holiday is also part of the therapy! I sincerely thank the doctors and healthcare professionals of this hospital for the attention that is shown by me and dedication to carrying their service among the sick.”
In a pre -prepared statement, Pope Francis added that on Monday “there will be the third anniversary of the Great War against Ukraine: a painful and shameful opportunity for all of humanity!”
The balloons are attached to the statue of John Paul II, people come to pray outside the Gemelli hospital where Pope Francis was hospitalized for pneumonia, in Rome, February 2, 2025. (Alberto Pizzoli/AFP via Getty Images)
“As I repeat my closeness with the suffering of the Ukrainian people, I invite you to remember the victims of all armed conflicts and pray for the gift of peace in Palestine, Israel and throughout the Middle East, Mjanmar, Kivu and Sudan,” the message said.
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“In recent days, I have received many messages of affection, and I have been particularly affected by letters and drawings from children,” Pope added. “Thank you for this closeness and for the prayers of the consolation I received from all over the world! I have entrusted you with Mary’s intercession and ask you to pray for me.”
Said the Vatican Pope Francis He was aware, but still receiving high these flows on Sunday with additional oxygen, after a respiratory crisis and blood transfusion. It remains in a critical state with a complex lung infection.
The short statement of the Holy See Wead Press Office did not mention whether Pope Francis was out of bed or eating breakfast, which was in the previous days.
Deakons participate in the Mass for their anniversary at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican, Sunday, February 2, 2025, to whom he was supposed to chair by Pope Francis, who was admitted to Rome’s Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic more than a week ago. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
“The night was quiet, the pope was resting,” it was said.
Later said the Vatican Francis was aware, continuing to receive additional oxygen and to carry out further clinical tests. It was said that a more detailed medical update was later on Sunday.
The 88-year-old Pope was admitted to the Gemelli Roman hospital on February 14th for a worse bronchitis case.
On Saturday, doctors said that Pope Francis, who was removed part of a lung, was removed as a young man, was in a critical condition after suffering a long -term asthmatic respiratory crisis while treating pneumonia and complex lung infections.
The Pope received the “high” oxygen flow to help him breathe through the nasal tube. He also received blood transfusion after the tests showed a low platelet number needed to clot, the Vatican said in a late update.
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Saturday’s statement also stated that Pontif “was still awake and spent a day in an armchair, though in more discomfort than yesterday.” Doctors said the prognosis was “reserved” and that the pope’s state of touch and movement was, given its age, fragility and already existing lung disease. His condition has come to life the speculation of what might happen if he becomes unconscious or otherwise unable to resign.
Associated Press contributed to this report.