The Archbishop of Chicago has asked all people of the world, especially believers of all faiths to remember Pope Francis in their prayers as he recovers from a pulmonary infection in hospital.
This is coming the Pontiff continues medical treatment for his pulmonary infection in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.
According to a report by Vatican News, Cardinal Cupich said- “When you go to bed tonight, remember the Pope and say a prayer. And that’s for people of all faiths, because I know that he is respected and loved by so many people throughout the world.”
Pope Francis was hospitalized on 29 March, after the Wednesday General Audience.
According to a Holy See Press Office statement released Thursday , his health is improving as he undergoes treatment .
“He’s a very stubborn individual and he is going to do everything possible to show up,” Cardinal Cupich, who is one of Pope Francis’ key advisors, said. “He’s a person who has showed up, is showing up his whole life and he’s going to do that now. So, I think, don’t count him out.”
In a tweet posted on Thursday Pope Francis said he is touched by the many messages pouring from around the world and expressed his gratitude “for the closeness and prayers” reaching him.
We at Nationwide Reports join the Catholic faithful and all men/women of goodwill in praying and wishing our Pope God’s grace and mercy to go through this process triumphantly. Amen