As Pope Francis continues his recovery at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, Catholics worldwide have joined in prayer for his health.
In the Diocese of Rome, Cardinal Baldassare Reina urged parishes to hold an hour of silent adoration before Mass.
In Pope Francis’ native Argentina, Catholics gathered in Buenos Aires and other dioceses, with Archbishop Jorge García Cuerva offering prayers for the pope’s recovery: “so that strengthened, you can continue to serve the church.”
Residents of Villa 31, where Francis often served as Archbishop Jorge Mario Bergoglio, also prayed for him.
Catholics across Asia, including China, and in Gaza, where the pope’s support has been crucial during the ongoing conflict, have also united in prayer.
Despite his serious health condition, Pope Francis continues to reach out to those in Gaza, calling the Holy Family Parish’s pastor, Father Gabriel Romanelli, to offer blessings.
Father Romanelli shared with Vatican News that while the pope sounds tired, he sent his gratitude to those praying for him.