The Pontiff, after reading the Gospel, was unable to proceed with the homily: he remained in a moment of silence and reflection
Thousands of faithful present in St. Peter's Square to welcome the pontiff. Pope francesco he arrived to celebrate the Holy Mass on Palm Sunday, but was unable to read the homily. His tired voice made everyone present worried.
He read the Gospel, he appeared weak and tired and at the moment of the homily, the pontiff collected himself in a long moment of silence. Concern has also grown due to Pope Francis' recent health problems.
A first official statement from the Vatican arrived on February 24, 2024. All the pontiff's audiences were canceled due to a flu state. On February 26, another statement followed the first: “Mild flu symptoms persist, without fever. However, this morning's hearings have been suspended as a precaution.”. Then, on February 28, the Newsroom reported that “After the General Audience, Pope Francis went to the Isola Tiberina – Gemelli Isola Hospital for some diagnostic tests. At the end he returned to the Vatican ”.
Arriving at the health facility, the pontiff was visited in day hospital and then returned to the Vatican, but no further details on the results were forthcoming. The tests were intended to avoid the presence of one pneumoniaa condition he already fought against last November.
After the three press releases, news of one spread bronchitis. Despite his health conditions, Pope Francis continued to dedicate yourself to your commitments. The fatigue today, March 24, during the homily for Palm Sunday, has caused concern among the faithful.
Dad Francesco has reached the age of 87 years old. He has confessed several times that he has thought about when his moment will come, revealing that his will be a simpler and shorter function than the one that usually concerns the Pope, i.e. funerals lasting nine days.
We've simplified it a lot. It had to be done, I'll be the first to try it!
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