Catholic leaders in the Philippines have called on the faithful to pray for the health of Pope Francis as he continues his treatment for a respiratory

Pope Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday to undergo testing and treatment for bronchitis, the Vatican said. The 88-year-old Pope was hospitalized in the late morning on Feb. 14, following meetings with a number of people, including Prime Minister Robert Fico of Slovakia.

Caceres Archbishop Rex Andrew Alarcon has asked the Catholic faithful to pray for 88-year-old Pope Francis, who has been confined in a hospital due to a polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract.

CBCP President and Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David asks for prayers amid Pope Francis’s hospitalization.

“Pope Francis remains in good spirits,” the press release said. “He received the Eucharist and, throughout the day, alternated between rest, prayer, and reading. He expresses his gratitude for the support he feels at this time and kindly asks that prayers for him continue.”

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Wednesday asked the faithful to pray for Pope Francis who has been hospitalized since last week due to pneumonia. “Prayers, Please. Pope Francis is currently hospitalized and is undergoing treatment for pneumonia.

Faithful in the poor neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, where Pope Francis conducted mass before becoming the pontiff, started a series of masses praying for his recovery.

Faithful gathered on Tuesday (February 18) to pray for Pope Francis’ recovery from double pneumonia and a respiratory infection. Churchgoers in Buenos Aires pray for pope's health. US says will levy tariffs on Mexico,

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