Pope Francis released an audio message on Thursday, thanking people for their prayers as he continues to return from twice asthma. It marked the first people communication from the 88-year-old pope since his hospitalisation three weeks ago.
His voice, considerably weakened and frantic, was recorded from his hospital area and spread in his local Spanish to the honest gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the weekly recitation of the rosary prayer.
His communication, though poor, reached the assembled masses:” I thank you from the bottom of my spirit for your prayer for my health from the square, I follow you from around”.
” May God bless you and the Virgin protect you. Bless you”, he added.
The music concept revealed the intensity of his situation to those familiar with his usually soft-spoken way. Cardinal Angel Fernandez Artime, who led the prayer company, announced it as “beautiful information, a lovely product”. The church responded with applause, especially after Francis ‘ ultimate” Gracias”, whilst Fernandez Artime listened with bent head.
The Pope, who has a record of chronic lung disease and preceding heart surgery, remains under medical care. Despite providing twice-daily health changes, the Vatican has never released any visible press of Francis since February 14, when he conducted people before being admitted to Rome’s Gemelli medical with asthma.
His situation developed into a sophisticated respiratory tract infections and twice asthma, resulting in his longest presence during his 12-year church, prompting discussions about his leader’s future.
Medical staff reported Francis as stable on Thursday, without new respiratory complications or fever. He continued treatment whilst resting in the hospital’s 10th floor papal suite.
The Pope uses a non-invasive mechanical mask during sleep to ensure proper lung expansion. During daytime, he receives high-flow oxygen through a nasal tube.
His treatment regime includes physical therapy alongside management of double pneumonia and respiratory therapy, according to the Vatican.
( With input from agencies )
