Pope Francis recovering, Sunday Angelus undecided
According to the Vatican, Pope Francis's condition is no longer critical. He "continues treatment and respiratory physiotherapy." A decision will soon be made whether the Holy Father will appear before the faithful during the Sunday Angelus prayer.
Pope Francis's condition is now described as complex, but not critical, according to Vatican sources.
Reports indicate that the Pope had breakfast, continues to read newspapers regularly, and is still receiving respiratory physiotherapy treatment.
What about the Sunday prayer?
It is not known what form the Sunday noon Angelus prayer will take. The content of the pope's reflections has been published for the past two weeks. Unofficially, it is known that Francis would like to show himself in the window to the faithful who will come to the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome this time. A decision on this matter is expected by Saturday.
The Vatican press office announced that in place of the ill pope, the Ash Wednesday ceremonies on the Roman Aventine will be led as his delegate by the Major Penitentiary Cardinal Angelo De Donatis.
It is unknown how long Francis will remain in the hospital for now. The pope was admitted there in mid-February due to pneumonia. For several days, he also experienced breathing difficulties.
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