For the first time in weeks, Pope Francis addressed the public via an audio message while hospitalized for pneumonia and bronchitis. He thanked thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square for their prayers, expressing his gratitude and blessing them. The Vatican reported his condition is stable but complex, with the pope receiving advanced respiratory support. A rosary for his health has been recited daily, reflecting global concern and prayers for his recovery. His health condition remains guarded, with the next medical updates expected soon.
I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your prayers for my health from the square, Francis said. I accompany you from here. May God bless you and the Virgin protect you.
Since then, he has been given noninvasive mechanical ventilation during the night and high oxygen flows during the day, along with other treatment.
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