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Catholic bishops, faithful worldwide pray for Pope Francis amid ongoing health struggles

26 February 2025
Католические епископы, верующие по всему миру молятся за Папу Франциска на фоне продолжающихся проблем со здоровьем

By Daniel Payne

CNA Staff, Feb 24, 2025 / 14:15 pm

Catholics around the world continue to pray fervently for Pope Francis as the Holy Father battles a series of medical emergencies at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.

The pope was admitted to Gemelli Hospital on Feb. 14 after struggling for several days with bronchitis. Over the weekend the Vatican said the Holy Father had suffered a respiratory crisis and required a blood transfusion, with the Holy See on Sunday evening stating that Francis’ condition was “critical.”

The Holy See Press Office on Monday indicated that the pope’s condition is stable. ”The night went well, the pope has slept and is resting,” the Vatican said Monday morning.

Francis is expected to stay in the hospital at least through Friday of this week. 

Around the world, Catholics over the weekend and into Monday offered prayers for Pope Francis amid his stay in the hospital.

On Saturday, dozens of Catholics gathered in front of Gemelli Hospital in Rome to pray the rosary for the health of the Holy Father. 

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Catholic bishops, faithful worldwide pray for Pope Francis amid ongoing health struggles Catholic bishops, faithful worldwide pray for Pope Francis amid ongoing health struggles By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Feb 24, 2025 / 14:15 pmCatholics around the world continue to pray fervently for Pope Francis as the Holy Father battles a series of medical emergencies at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.The pope was admitted to Gemelli Hospital on Feb. 14 after struggling for several days with bronchitis. Over the weekend the Vatican said the Holy Father had suffered a respiratory crisis and required a blood transfusion, with the Holy See on Sunday evening stating that Francis’ condition was “critical.”The Holy See Press Office on Monday indicated that the pope’s condition is stable. ”The night went well, the pope has slept and is resting,” the Vatican said Monday morning.Francis is expected to stay in the hospital at least through Friday of this week. Around the world, Catholics over the weekend and into Monday offered prayers for Pope Francis amid his stay in the hospital.On Saturday, dozens of Catholics gathered in front of Gemelli Hospital in Rome to pray the rosary for the health of the Holy Father. 
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Feb 24, 2025 / 14:15 pmCatholics around the world continue to pray fervently for Pope Francis as the Holy Father battles a series of medical emergencies at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.The pope was admitted to Gemelli Hospital on Feb. 14 after struggling for several days with bronchitis. Over the weekend the Vatican said the Holy Father had suffered a respiratory crisis and required a blood transfusion, with the Holy See on Sunday evening stating that Francis’ condition was “critical.”The Holy See Press Office on Monday indicated that the pope’s condition is stable. ”The night went well, the pope has slept and is resting,” the Vatican said Monday morning.Francis is expected to stay in the hospital at least through Friday of this week. Around the world, Catholics over the weekend and into Monday offered prayers for Pope Francis amid his stay in the hospital.On Saturday, dozens of Catholics gathered in front of Gemelli Hospital in Rome to pray the rosary for the health of the Holy Father.