Pope Francis' condition stable-solidarity in the Rome marathon!

Pope Francis' condition stable-solidarity in the Rome marathon!

Vatikanstadt, Italien - Pope Francis' health shows bright spots, even if the path to complete recovery is still long. As kathpress.at No medical update will be given on Friday evening, which was announced for Friday. Instead, it is now expected on Saturday evening. Pope Francis, who is in the Roman Gemelli Clinic due to severe pneumonia, continues to receive oxygen via a breathing mask at night and through nasal cannulas during the day. Despite slow recovery, the Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni notices positive progress, especially because there have been no health crises for ten days.

A special event will take place next Sunday to strengthen his recovery. This includes a “symbolic hug” of children in the hospital, organized by the papal committee for World Children's Day. The major sporting events also show their solidarity: at the 30th Rome Marathon, 30,000 athletes will set a sign of connection for the Pope with a minute's silence, such as Vaticannews.va reported. This campaign is considered the greatest moment of reflection in the history of a sporting event.

prayer on St. Peter's Square

In order to continue the prayers for his health, the daily rosary prayer will take place again on Petersplatz from Friday. Due to changing cardinals, all believers are invited to find their way around 7:30 p.m. This prayer is also transferred online, while Cardinal State Secretary Pietro Parolin celebrates a mass in the Apostolic Palace for the Pope on Friday morning. Since February 24, several thousand believers have been on St. Peter's Square to pray for Francis, and daily prayer will remain an integral part of the statements of solidarity.