On Monday, Pope Francis, aged 88, engaged in some official duties, including a phone call to a parish priest in Gaza, expressing his closeness during these times. While he continues to require oxygen therapy, the medical team has opted not to disclose a prognosis.
This improvement follows a weekend marked by a respiratory crisis, leading the Vatican to describe him as in critical condition. Fortunately, by Sunday, it was announced that he had not experienced any further respiratory crises, which brought some relief. Earlier that day, the Pope, unable to attend the traditional Angelus prayer, urged Catholics to pray for his health.
In response to ongoing concerns, a nightly prayer gathering led by cardinals and members of the clergy will commence outside St. Peter's Basilica, beginning with a session led by Cardinal Parolin. Given his history of lung issues, the pontiff remains vulnerable to conditions such as pneumonia, having previously dealt with similar health challenges throughout his papacy.
This improvement follows a weekend marked by a respiratory crisis, leading the Vatican to describe him as in critical condition. Fortunately, by Sunday, it was announced that he had not experienced any further respiratory crises, which brought some relief. Earlier that day, the Pope, unable to attend the traditional Angelus prayer, urged Catholics to pray for his health.
In response to ongoing concerns, a nightly prayer gathering led by cardinals and members of the clergy will commence outside St. Peter's Basilica, beginning with a session led by Cardinal Parolin. Given his history of lung issues, the pontiff remains vulnerable to conditions such as pneumonia, having previously dealt with similar health challenges throughout his papacy.
