Vatican City: Pope Francis thanks faithful for prayers

Through an audio broadcast at saint Peter's square, in the Vatican City, Pope Francis expressed his gratitude for the prayers offered for his health.

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00:00Through an audio broadcast at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican City, Pope Francis expressed

00:04his gratitude for the prayers offered for his health.

00:07The high pontiff was hospitalized on February 14th and his evolution has been closely followed

00:12by Catholic communities around the world.

00:15The Holy See asked the faithful to continue praying for Francis' speedy recovery while

00:19his health conditions remain stable and with no new respiratory crisis.

00:23The Pope expressed his gratitude through a message full of faith and hope for his faithful

00:28believers.

00:31I thank you with all my heart for the prayers you make for my health from the square.

00:41I accompany you from here.

00:43May God bless you and may the Virgin take care of you.