Catholics worldwide unite in prayer for pope’s health
As Pope Francis continues to recover at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, Catholics in the pope’s Diocese of Rome and around the world joined in prayer for his health.
In a statement on the diocesan website posted Feb. 19, Cardinal Baldassare Reina, vicar general of the Diocese of Rome, said the faithful were following “the health condition of our bishop, Pope Francis, with attention and confidence.
“Aware of how precious community prayer is, we ask all parishes and communities of religious life to hold an hour of silent adoration before” the celebration of Mass, Cardinal Reina said. “As one big family we ask that the Lord give our bishop the strength he needs to face this delicate moment.”