Pope Francis recorded a message of thanks on February 14, expressing his gratitude for the prayers offered for his health during a hospital stay. The message was broadcast in St. Peter’s Square at the start of the Rosary prayer on Thursday evening.
The Pope is being treated for pneumonia at Gemelli Hospital and has received an outpouring of love and closeness from believers worldwide. Thousands are now gathering in Rome to pray the Holy Rosary, led by Cardinals and other officials, including Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime.
Since his hospital admission, Pope Francis has received numerous testimonies of support, which he acknowledged with a heartfelt message. He expressed his appreciation for the prayers and blessings sent by believers, wishing them protection from God and the Virgin Mary.
Source: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-03/pope-francis-message-hospital-st-peter-s-square-rosary-thanks.html