A surprise moment unfolded in St. Peter’s Square today before the Rosary
prayer: The Holy See played a recorded audio message from Francis, who
has been hospitalized for three weeks.
His voice is frail and almost unrecognisable.
Francis
addressed the faithful in Spanish: "I thank you with all my heart for
the prayers you offer for my health from the square. I am with you from
here. May God bless you and the Virgin protect you. Thank you."
The faithful responded with applause.
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