Pope Francis: Prayer from the hospital balcony

Pope Francis: Prayer from the hospital balcony

A week after his intestinal surgery, Pope Francis appeared in public for the first time.

Pope Francis (84) appeared in public for the first time after his bowel surgery last Sunday (July 4th). Instead of his traditional Sunday appearance on the balcony of St.

“I thank you all: you made me feel your closeness and support through your prayers,” said Francis during his ten-minute performance. The Pope had “weakened, but in good spirits” worked.

Health care must be there for everyone

Also published on the official Twitter account of his speech: “During these days of my stay in hospital, I learned how important it is to have good health care that is accessible to all. We must not lose this precious commodity, which requires our joint commitment”, Francis is quoted as saying.

Pope Francis went to the Gemelli Clinic in Rome on July 4th to undergo a planned operation for a disease of the colon. In the meantime he had developed a fever. According to “Vatican News” yesterday (July 10th), examinations showed “satisfactory” blood values ​​and the treatment had worked well.

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