The Pope remains at Gemelli: prayers and celebrations for the 12 years of his pontificate

Pope Francis spent a peaceful night at the Policlinico Gemelli in Rome, where he has been hospitalized since February 14. This was announced the Vatican Press Office, underlining that the conditions of the Pontiff appear “stable and slightly improving”. Tuttavia, the clinical picture remains complex, and doctors have not yet set a date for his dischargeThe goal is to ensure a complete recovery and avoid the risk of rehospitalization.

Therapies and spiritual commitments

Despite the hospital stay, Pope Francis continues to follow the spiritual exercises via video link, in addition to the planned therapies, including motor and respiratory physiotherapy. The Pontiff's commitment to prayer and guidance of the Church does not stop, even if limited by health conditions.

The anniversary of the pontificate in the hospital

Tomorrow, March 13, will mark twelve years since the election of Pope Francis to the Throne of Peter.. An anniversary that the Pontiff will be spent in hospital, but will be accompanied by prayers and celebrations throughout the world. Today, Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad will preside over a special rosary for the Pope's health in the Paul VI Hall., also broadcast in St. Peter's Square.

Prayers and celebrations for the Pope

The closeness of the faithful is not long in coming. Masses and celebrations are being organized in various places of worship, including the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare, where the rector of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, Fernando Puig, will preside over a Holy Mass. in honor of the anniversary of the pontificate.

The Pope's Conditions and Prospects for Resignation

Vatican sources report that the Pope he will have to remain hospitalized for a few more days. Doctors are carefully monitoring the results of the tests and checks to ensure that the Pope can leave the hospital without the risk of complications.

In the meantime, Pope Francis wanted to make his voice heard through an audio message broadcast last March 6 to the faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square"I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your prayers for my health. I accompany you from here. May God bless you and may the Virgin protect you.“. A sign of his spiritual closeness to the faithful even during his hospitalization.