Pope Francis is struggling with illness: still able to function from the clinic!

Pope Francis is struggling with illness: still able to function from the clinic!

Pope Francis' health remains precarious, but the church leader remains undeterred. Despite a serious illness for which he has been being treated in the Gemelli Hospital for two weeks, he continues his duties undeterred. How kathpress.at Reportedly, the Pope has appointed a total of 22 bishops and four auxiliary bishops during this time, with many of these appointments taking place in Latin America and Africa. He has also reappointed the entire top government at the Vatican, which is now headed by a woman for the first time. Meanwhile, he had to initiate extensive financial reforms to overcome the Holy See's economic challenges.

Meanwhile, the Vatican has announced that Cardinal Angelo De Donatis will represent the pope during Ash Wednesday liturgical celebrations as Francis remains hospitalized for acute bronchitis. It remains uncertain how long the Pope will have to stay in the hospital. Loud vaticannews.va However, the Pope's health is showing signs of improvement. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and is an important time in the church year when the Vatican expects large numbers of pilgrims.

Although Francis is physically withdrawn, his words and teachings remain actively present. The weekly general audiences and the Sunday sermon addresses will be published as usual, while the major masses will be said by other cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica. High visits and personal meetings are severely restricted during this time, underscoring the current challenges the sick pope must overcome.