Roman Catholics worldwide pray for Pope Francis in critical situations after the Vatican declared him “no danger.”
The 88-year-old pope entered the hospital on February 14 and was infected with pneumonia in the lungs twice. The Vatican said he had a prolonged “asthma respiratory crisis” Saturday, requiring “high oxygen flow” and blood transfusions.
Since 2013, Francis has been the spiritual leader of nearly 1.4 billion Roman Catholics around the world. Around the world, he prays for his healing.
Visitor Pat Santos from the Philippines describes the pope as a “symbol of Christianity” in Seoul’s huge cathedral.
The Vatican said Sunday morning that the pope had a peaceful night without providing more details about his condition.
“Pneumonia is a serious illness of his age, and that’s why we should worry,” Mr. Santos, 31, who visited South Korea with his family said. “May he recover well so he can enjoy his retirement.”
Francis has suffered lung injuries in the past, and in recent days some cardinals have spoken openly about the possibility of his predecessor, Benedict XVI, resigning in 2013.
Francis will stay at Policlinico Agostino Gemelli, a hospital in Rome, for at least a week, the doctor said Friday. They have said he was also in critical condition on Friday, but Saturday’s announcement indicated that the situation was more complicated.
On Sundays in Kenya, Kenya, and Sydney and Melbourne in Australia and the Philippines, there are prayers in the Philippines, and nearly 80% of the population is Roman Catholic.
“Again, we continue to pray to Pope Francis. May the Lord continue to extend His love, mercy and recovery to Him.
Candle supplier Aurora Agustin said she has been sitting outside the Quiapo church in Manila since Friday to pray.
Ms. Argustin, 54, said: “I pray for his rapid recovery because he is our leader and is very popular.”
Neneth Felix, a church volunteer in Paranaque, south of Manila, said she was praying for Francis to live longer.
Ms. Felix, 62, said: “When I pray for my family at night, I join Pope Francis.
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