Pope Francis Cancels Weekly Prayer as He Remains Hospitalized for Respiratory Infection
Pope Francis has canceled his weekly Sunday prayer appearance as he remains hospitalized for treatment of a respiratory tract infection. The 88-year-old Pontiff was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday morning after battling bronchitis for over a week.
Vatican Confirms Pope’s Condition and Ongoing Treatment
In an official statement, the Vatican confirmed his absence, emphasizing that Francis will remain under medical care for as long as necessary to ensure a full recovery. His medical team made the decision to cancel the appearance “to facilitate his recovery,” underscoring the need for rest and close monitoring.
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