杏MAP导航 Francis to be discharged from hospital on Saturday morning
By Vatican News staff reporter
杏MAP导航 Francis鈥� medical team, having reviewed tests carried out on Friday, and in light of the progress made so far, have confirmed that the Holy Father will be discharged on Saturday morning.
The confirmation comes in an update on the 杏MAP导航鈥檚 condition issued Friday evening by the Holy See Press Office.
The update notes that 杏MAP导航 Francis received Holy Communion Friday afternoon, after visiting the chapel of his private room for some time in prayer.
Gratitude for healthcare workers
The Press Office also provided further details of the 杏MAP导航鈥檚 visit to the hospital鈥檚 paediatric oncology and infant neurosurgery ward, which had been revealed earlier in the day. During his visit, 杏MAP导航 Francis expressed his gratitude for the 鈥渟elf-sacrifice and spirit of service鈥� of medical personnel and caregivers 鈥渨ho contribute to relieving the physical ailments and the mental anguish of those who, on a daily basis, are called upon to bear witness to the Cross of Christ.鈥�
As noted previously, the 杏MAP导航 took the time during his visit to baptize a newborn, Miguel Angel, reminding the baby鈥檚 mother to tell those who record the baptism in the parish register that 鈥渢he 杏MAP导航 baptized him!鈥�
杏MAP导航 to preside at Mass for Palm Sunday
The previous update also noted that, as he is scheduled to return home to the Vatican on Saturday morning, 杏MAP导航 Francis is expected to preside at the Mass for Palm Sunday of the Lord鈥檚 Passion, which will be celebrated in St Peter鈥檚 Square on Sunday.
Throughout his stay at Gemelli hospital, the Holy Father has expressed his gratitude for the prayers and good wishes he has received during his convalescence.
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