Pope Francis (88) has sent his first audio message since being hospitalized for double pneumonia nearly three weeks ago.
Pope Francis releases brief 30-second message amid hospitalization
New update on Pope Francis amid lengthy health battle
Pope Francis had a good night and continues to rest, as he battles pneumonia in hospital. The Vatican said in a statement: “The night passed quietly; the Pope is resting.” The Holy Father’s clinical condition has remained stable for the past few days as he receives treatment for bilateral pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.
Pope Francis's frail voice heard for first time since hospital admission three weeks ago
Pope Francis's message was played before the evening rosary prayer in St Peter’s Square, which has been held every night in his honour since taking ill, and he thanked people for their support
Pope Francis reached three weeks in the hospital in Rome, the longest stay of his 12-year papacy. Francis is undergoing respiratory and physical therapy.
Just outside the hospital, hundreds of the faithful with their own stories stop to pray every day at the feet of the statue of St. John Paul II at Gemelli Hospital.
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