US EditionPope Francis' voice heard for first time since entering hospital in new audio message
- Pope Francis has been hospitalized for bilateral pneumonia and has spent three weeks at Rome's Gemelli Hospital while his condition is closely monitored by doctors.
- In an audio message, Pope Francis thanked people for their prayers, stating, 'I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your prayers for my health.'
- Doctors reported that Pope Francis is in stable condition and has not experienced new respiratory crises or fever since Monday, but his prognosis remains guarded, indicating he is not fully out of danger.
- Due to his health struggles, questions have arisen about the future of Pope Francis' papacy as he battles double pneumonia, sidelining him longer than at any time during his 12-year papacy.
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In Rome, the Vatican probably wanted to respond to rumours when it was now three weeks since no image of the Pope was published. Every evening, the same communion places St Peter. But yesterday, a particular emotion. An audio message from the sovereign pontiff was broadcast on St Peter's Square. A voice very weakened, but which shows that Francis is well aware. Tonight, the Holy See affirms that Francis alternates between rest, prayer and work. …
Pope Francis entered his fourth week of hospitalisation for double pneumonia on Friday, the day after the publication of a sound message in which his very weakened voice recalled the fragility of his state of health.
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