Pope Francis stays in the hospital: prayers on St. Peter's Square!

Pope Francis stays in the hospital: prayers on St. Peter's Square!

Vatikanstadt, Italien - In the Vatican, Pope Francis' health continues to ensure great concern. As the Kathpress he will not take part in the upcoming fasting extensions from March 9th to 14th. These annual reflection days of the Roman Curia are now “in spiritual community” with the 88-year-old, who has been treated in the Gemelli Hospital since February 14th due to a complex airway infection. The hope for the Pope remains tense because, according to the treating doctors, he is still "not out of danger". Despite the stable constitution, the forecast is described as behavior.

On Monday evening, numerous believers gathered on St. Peter's Square to pray for the recovery of the Pope. This rosary prayer, guided by Cardinal Robert Prevost, found great interest, reported Vatican News . The Vatican has announced that similar prayers should take place in the coming evenings. While the prayers are condensed, the Situation of the Pope is also causing a worldwide media interest: Around 700 journalists have accredited themselves since his hospitalization to report on his condition.

stable, but in danger

The situation of the Pope remains a sensitive topic in the medical world. On Monday he had to deal with breathing problems again, but could be stabilized again after a quiet night and a reduced oxygen supply. While his steps of therapy are visible, there are no further visits to the bedside down until further notice, which illustrates the ongoing uncertainty about his state of health. On Ash Wednesday, Cardinal Angelo de Donatis will lead the service instead of the Pope, which underlines the absence of the diseased Pope in the Catholic Community.