Pope says he is facing 'period of trial' as he issues traditional Sunday prayer from hospital

In light of the Pope's health problems, public speculation has arisen about his departure from office.

VATICAN: Pope acknowledges being fragile, calls body ‘weak’ - Daily Trust

Pope Francis acknowledged being fragile and “facing a period of trial”, as he thanked well-wishers Sunday for prayers in a message from the hospital, where he has been slowly recovering from pneumonia. The 88-year-old pope, who has weathered his setbacks along with periods of improvement since being hospitalised on February 14, sent a particularly personal message to the faithful that referenced both his faith – and his frailty. “I am sharing th…

Dozens of children with yellow and white balloons — many of the war-torn countries — gathered in front of the Gemelli hospital in Rome to greet Pope Francis on his fifth Sunday hospitalized for double pneumonia. Although the Pope did not appear from the suite on the tenth floor, he recognized his presence in the traditional Sunday blessing. “I know that many children are praying for me; some of them came here today to Gemelli as a sign of closen…

‘Facing a period of trial’: Pope speaks on health for first time

The Vatican on Sunday released the first photograph of Pope Francis since the 86-year-old pontiff was admitted to hospital more than a month ago for...

In a text published by the Vatican this Sunday, the Supreme Pontiff thanked his faithful for their "prayers" and "dedicatedness" to him.

Hospitalised Pope Francis admits frailty, calls body 'weak'

Pope Francis acknowledged being fragile and "facing a period of trial", as he thanked well-wishers Sunday for prayers in a message from hospital, where he has been slowly recovering from pneumonia.