Pope Francis, who is hospitalized with double pneumonia, has shared an audio message expressing his gratitude. In the message, the Pope thanks those who pray for him from the “bottom of their hearts.”
The brief message, consisting of two sentences, was played during a mass for the Pope in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican on Thursday evening.
During his 21-day stay, the Pope has been affected by acute respiratory distress, but his health has been stable in recent days.