Pope Francis Speaks for First Time Since Hospitalization

Pope Francis's First Words Post-Hospitalization

• 🗣️ Pope Francis, speaking for the first time since his hospitalization three weeks ago, expressed gratitude in his native Spanish.
• 🎤 His voice was described as thin and barely louder than a whisper as he thanked attendees for their prayers and for his health.

Message of Support and Blessing

• 📍 Addressing the crowd from the square, Francis conveyed that he accompanies them from his location.
• 😥 He sounded short of breath while delivering his message and blessing.
• 🙏 The Pope concluded by saying, "May God bless you and the Virgin protect you."

Encouraging Medical Update

• 🏥 The latest medical report indicates that Pope Francis remains stable and is continuing his therapies.
• 😴 Doctors also noted that he is sleeping tranquilly.
• ⚠️ However, his prognosis is still considered guarded, with no indication of a discharge date.
• 👏 Those gathered each night to pray for the Pope's recovery offered a round of applause.