Pope Francis spoke from the hospital to the faithful. « With clear difficulty »

Pope Francis was hospitalized on February 14 in connection with complications caused by mutual pneumonia. The Holy Father, who had been in the hospital for 21 days, has been thanks to the faithful, in which you can hear that he speaks a weakened voice and with a clear difficulty.

Pope Francis thanked the faithful. First public statement

The recording with the Holy Father's message was recreated during the daily prayer of the rosary, which gathers crowds of the faithful in St. Peter's Square. The Pope, speaking in his native Spanish language, with clear difficulty, said: « Thank you with all my heart for prayers for my health, which you put on the square. I accompany you from here. May God bless you and the Virgin protects you. Thank you ». His words caused applause of the gathered faithful.

Vatican. What is the health of the Pope?

According to the latest information provided by the Vatican, The pope's health remains stable. No new respiratory failure episodes have been reported, and its hemodynamic parameters and blood test results do not deteriorate. The Pope continues respiratory and motor physiotherapy, and doctors remain careful in negotiations.