For the sick Pope: Vatican invites people to pray the rosary in St. Peter's Square
Believers were invited by the Vatican to attend a rosary prayer in St. Peter’s Square for the sick Pope Francis.
Pope Francis (88), who is suffering from bilateral pneumonia, has been in the Gemelli Clinic in Rome for around ten days now. The Vatican has invited people to attend a rosary prayer for the head of the Catholic Church in St. Peter's Square this Monday at 9 p.m., as "Vatican News" reports . "It is an opportunity to show the Pope and the sick how close the Church is," Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni is quoted as saying.
The presidency will be held by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, it continues. More such rosary prayers are also planned for the coming days in St. Peter's Square. However, exact details have not yet been officially announced.
Pope himself asked for assistanceOn Sunday, Pope Francis himself made a personal statement from his sickbed and asked believers for their support: "I entrust you all to the intercession of Mary and ask you to pray for me," said Francis. He will "continue his stay in Rome's Gemelli Hospital with confidence" and will continue to receive "the necessary treatment."
However, the most recent health update to date is cause for concern. As the Vatican announced on Sunday evening, the condition of the head of the Catholic Church remains critical . Blood tests showed early kidney failure. However, this kidney problem is "currently under control". Francis is alert, responsive and attended mass in the hospital.
The Vatican also announced that the pontiff had not had any more attacks of shortness of breath since Saturday evening. However, he is still receiving high doses of additional oxygen through nasal cannulas. His blood values have improved thanks to two transfusions, and his hemoglobin level has risen again. However, the prognosis is "still cautious" due to the complexity of the disease.
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