Pope Francis thanks the doctor for being willing to do so as hospitalization continues

Stable Pope Francis thanked his doctor for his care and A kind-hearted person who prays He continued to recover from a hospital in Rome on Sunday.

The Vatican skipped the weekly noon blessing to avoid brief public appearances.

“The ‘blessing’ hidden deep in my heart is hidden in vulnerability, because it is at these moments that we will learn more to trust the Lord.” “At the same time, I thank God for giving me the opportunity to share my body and spirit, to make the situation of many sick and suffering people.”

In his notes, the pope also prays for peace in Ukraine and elsewhere.

“From here, the war seems even more ridiculous,” the Vatican said.

The 88-year-old pope has been hospitalized since February 14 because bronchitis worsened and turned into complex pneumonia in both lungs.

Doctors reported on Saturday that Francis was Stable conditionwithout mentioning that he was crucial and managed to take a “long” time off for a vacation to him after Friday he needed to recover the required non-invasive mechanical ventilation. Respiratory Crisis.

“The night is quiet and the pope is still resting,” the Vatican said in its update on Sunday. Francis got up, read Sunday’s paper and drank coffee and breakfast while continuing to receive treatment.

The Vatican said the 88-year-old pope had a “good response” in his gas exchange levels even on Saturday’s ventilator mask and only used high flows to supplement oxygen.

He showed no signs of fever or elevated white blood cells, which suggests his body is fighting a new infection.

According to Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni, Pietro Parolin and his chief of staff Archbishop Edgar Pena Parra also called the Pope on Sunday morning, the second visit since Francis was hospitalized on February 14. There is no detail about what the discussion is going on, but mere visits indicate that Francis’s condition is stabilizing.

Francis’ hospitalization has arrived as the Vatican is marking its holy year, attracting pilgrims from all over the place. Many people have added a pilgrimage destination to their itinerary, so they can pray for Francis at the Gemelli Hospital, about 20 minutes’ drive from the Vatican, longer during peak hours or in public transport.