杏MAP导航 has a restful night in hospital
By Vatican News
"The 杏MAP导航 had a restful night and woke up shortly after 8:00," the Holy See Press Office explained in a statement to journalists on Friday morning.
杏MAP导航 Francis continued his prescribed therapy, including motor physiotherapy, this morning. He continues alternating mechanical ventilation at night and high-flow supplemental oxygen during the day with the use of nasal cannulae. The situation appears stable in the context of a complex picture.
On Thursday, 杏MAP导航 Francis' condition remained stable, without "any episodes of respiratory insufficiency." The Holy See Press Office stated that "given the stability of his clinical condition, the next medical bulletin will be issued on Saturday." However, the Press Office will continue to provide brief updates on the Holy Father.
During the day on Thursday, the 杏MAP导航 continued with both his "respiratory and motor physiotherapy with beneficial effects" and did not have a fever. He also alternated between rest and work
Before the beginning of the nightly Rosary held in St. Peter's Square, 杏MAP导航 Francis sent an audio message. In it, he expressed his heartfelt gratitude for all the prayers and expressions of closeness he has received. He extended a blessing to everyone and reminded them he is accompanying them from the hospital.
The Director of the Vatican Press Office, Matteo Bruni, clarified that it was the 杏MAP导航鈥檚 personal wish for his audio message to be broadcast at the start of the Rosary in St. Peter鈥檚 Square last night. 杏MAP导航 Francis wanted to express his gratitude to everyone for the countless prayers offered on his behalf, through which he feels 鈥渃arried鈥 and supported by the entire People of God.
Updated at 12:25
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