Pope Francis: State of health remains critical, prayers send hope!

Pope Francis: State of health remains critical, prayers send hope!

Petersplatz, Vatikanstadt, Italien - Vatican city, February 25, 2025 - the concern for Pope Francis remains great. According to the Vatican, the health status of the 88-year-old has not improved. He continues to be treated in the Roman Gemelli Hospital after he suffers from a complicated bilateral pneumonia. The doctors report critical but stable conditions; Computer tomography for monitoring the disease took place on Tuesday evening. Despite slight progress in some laboratory values, the forecast remains cautious, as

In the meantime, thousands of people gathered on St. Peter's Square on Monday evening to pray for the Pope. Cardinal state secretary Pietro Parolin led the prayer. Among those present were prominent church representatives, including the Pope's critics such as the American Cardinal Raymond Burke. Parolin expressed hope that the most sacred Maria Francis should support in this difficult time. The Vatican had previously called for this prayer, in which numerous employees of the Vatican and the diocese also took part, such as katholisch.de reported. The rosary prayer is also transferred live via the Vatican media to show the connection between the believers with the Pope.