The Vatican published on Sunday the first picture of Papa in more than a monthShowing Pope Francis, who wore liturgical purgical lentil dress sitting on a wheelchair in front of an altar in the hospital chapel.
The Vatican said he was participating in the Mass with other priests. No one else is visible in the photo. It’s the first pope’s picture since then Was hospitalized on February 14 With a serious case of bronchitis, which became a double pneumonia. It is also the first time the Vatican has mentioned that the Pope has participated in holding a mass in the period.
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Kids’ sentences by the Pope
Previously, dozens of children with yellow and white balloons, many from the countries started by the war, gathered outside the Gemelli Hospital in Rome to greet Pope Francis on his fifth Sunday hospitalized Sunday. Although the pope did not appear in the tenth floor window suite, he thanked them and acknowledged their presence in the traditional Sunday blessing.
« I know many children pray for me; some of them have come here today to Gemelli as a sign of proximity, » the pontiff said in the text of Angelus prepared for traditional prayer, but it is not again delivered live. « Thank you, dear children! The pope loves you and is always waiting to get to know -he said, » said Francis.
Rev. Enzo Fortunato, President of the Pontifical Committee of the World Cup of Children who organized the event, said that the meeting of children with his parents was a form of spiritual medicine for the 88 -year -old pontiff. He called him « the most beautiful caress ».
« Children represent a symbolic medicine for Pope Francis, » said Fortunato.
A small group of children, whose balloons represented the colors of the Vatican flag, briefly entered the hospital to leave behind his drawings, messages and flowers for Francis. Many of the children came from the poorest Italian districts or from war -affected countries, some have arrived in Italy from Afghanistan and Syria through humanitarian runners established by the charity of Sant’Egidio in accordance with the Italian government; Others were from Ukraine, Gaza, South America and Africa.
One of them was 12 -year -old Anastasia who got up at 5 am to make Naples’ trip to the hope of delivering the message directly to the pope. « I wrote, » Pope Francis, gets well and returns home soon, « he said. » We love you, all children pray for you. » ‘
« Papa of the Children »
Andrea Icomini, a UNICEF spokesman for Italy, said that in addition to demonstrating affection for the Pope, the group also meant « enough » to conflicts that affect 500 million children in 59 countries.
« This pope is not only a religious leader, he is a great world leader. A man of peace. This pope is the Pope of the Children, » said Icomini.
Francis normally offers Angelus of a window overlooking the Plaza de Sant Pere to the gathered faithful, who have grown more numerous due to the Jubilee Year inaugurated by Francis in December.
In the written text, Francis said he was thinking of others, that like him, they are in a fragile state. « Our bodies are weak, but even so, nothing can avoid loving, praying, giving us one another, with faith, brilliant signs of hope, » said the Pope.
Along with a stop in Sant Pere to look for indulgences walking through the Holy Gate of the Basilica, the pilgrims also add a stop to Gemelli, a train 15 minutes from the Vatican.
Pope’s condition is still complex
This week’s doctors said that the pontiff was no longer in critical and later conditions in life, but they continued to emphasize that their condition was complex due to their age, lack of mobility and the loss of a young man’s lung.
However, they emit less medical bulletins, as the pontiff has been on a rising trajectory. An X -ray this week confirmed that the infection was erasing.
Francis has not been publicly seen since he was admitted to the hospital on February 14 after a bronchitis attack that made it difficult for him to speak. The doctors soon added a double pneumonia diagnosis and a polycomicRobian (bacterial, viral and fungal) infection.
The first three weeks of its hospitalization were marked by a roller coaster of mishap, including respiratory crises, slight renal failure and a strong cough.
Doctors of the recent medical update on Saturday said they were working to reduce the Pope’s nightly confidence in the non -invasive ventilation mask, which will allow their lungs to work harder.
The doctors emphasized that while the pope’s state is stable, it still requires hospitalization for treatment along with physical and respiratory therapy, which « show gradual improvements, » said the Vatican on Saturday at the first medical update in three days.
The next update will not be broadcast until mid -week, the Vatican said.
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