Pope Francis in the hospital. Who will lead the rituals of Ash Wednesday?
The eyes of the whole world are still directed towards the Vatican. The faithful with anxiety and hope are waiting for further information on the state of health of Pope Francis.
Health of Pope Francis
On Friday evening, the Vatican issued a messageT, in which it was reported that the Holy Father had a single crisis of bronchospasm, which caused a sudden deterioration of the respiratory trade.
The Pope was subjected to bronchoSpiration and began non -invasive mechanical ventilation « with a good response of the body for gas exchange » – explained.
The Pope was conscious all the time and cooperated during therapeutic procedures – the communiqué was provided. On Saturday morning, the Vatican said that Pope Francis had a quiet night and relaxes.
Doctors still refrain from presenting further negotiations. The Vatican sources emphasized that it takes 48 hours to be able to assess whether the new respiratory crisis led to the deterioration of the general condition of Francis.
Who will lead the rituals of Ash Wednesday?
The Vatican also provided information about Ash Wednesday. It was reported that due to Franciszek's stay in the hospital, it was Cardinal Angelo de Donatis, a larger penitentiary, will chair the celebration starting the time of Lent.
« Cardinal Angelo de Donatis, the Holy Father's delegate, will chair the station liturgy in the church of St. Anzelm in Aventine. The celebration will start at 16:30. Then there will be a penitential procession to the Basilica of St. Sabina, » says Vatican News.
(Source: Vatican News)
