Rad Tidings: Pope Marks 12th Hospital Anniversary - Global Wishes Stream In
Pope celebrates 12-year milestone of pastoral role in hospital - Global well-wishes received - Pontiff marks 12th hospital stay anniversary - Global well-wishing acknowledged
Hey there, let's dive into the latest scoop about the Big Cheese himself, the Pope. On a quiet Thursday morn, the Vatican shared that things went smooth as silk during the night, with our fave Pope absorbing prayers and contemplations from the Vatican via video call - all while comfortably ensconced in his hospital digs at the Gemelli Clinic in Rome. A Wednesday statement revealed that an X-ray showed a glimmer of hope for our boy, but a hospital release ain't exactly around the corner just yet.
Francis, our brave Pope, found himself at the Gemelli back on Valentine's Day, kickin' it with bronchitis that morphed into some nasty ol' bilateral pneumonia. Things got pretty intense, with the man of the hour experiencing some major breathing crises, requirehin' mechanical breathin' assistance at one point. The docs even went so far as to say that ol' Francis' life was hangin' in the balance. But, like a boss, he bounced back, determined as ever to keep on keepin' on.
Francis' health ain't exactly been tip-top shape for a while now. He's been through some surgery drama, including a colo-op in 2021 and a hernia fix-up in 2023. And this hospital stay? It's been the longest one since he took over as Pope twelve years ago. Francis hasn't made a public appearance since settlin' into the hospital.
This year, the Catholic Church is throwin' itself a party of sorts, celebratin' one of its Holy Years. These happen every 25 years and are famous for attractin' milions of pilgrims to Rome. It's uncertain whether Francis'll be able to join in the planned face-to-face shindigs.
Born in Argentina, Francis took the reins from the German Pope Benedict the 16th on March 13, 2013, makin' his mark in history with his peacin' out. In the past, he's mentioned that he's ready to call it quits if he can't keep his duties in check anymore. But, he also stated that papal resignations should stay special and not become a norm.
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Despite his ongoing hospitalization at the Gemelli Clinic in Rome, Pope Francis marked his 12th official anniversary as the head of the Catholic Church, receiving congratulations from all over the world via video call. This prolonged stay in the hospital is the longest since he assumed the papacy in 2013. Despite the circumstances, the Vatican celebrates his resilience and perseverance, looking forward to his recovery and potential participation in the Holy Year celebrations taking place in Rome this year.
