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We are not medical experts,
said Muller about cardinals
The clinical conditions of the Holy Father, in their critical nature, show a slight improvement,
the health update stated
The pope is still alive, and this is a moment for prayer,
he saidWe Ukrainians are really praying for him,
Vozlv said
Today there were no episodes of asthmatic respiratory attacks; some laboratory tests have improved,
it said, notingIn the evening he called the parish priest of the Gaza parish to express his fatherly closeness,
the statement said
The monitoring of his mild kidney insufficiency has not raised any concerns, ... Oxygen therapy continues, although with slightly reduced flow and oxygen levels."
it said, adding
When the pope dies, a very limited government takes over, running the Vatican State and the Apostolic Palace without making major decisions or appointments—the Church is without an earthly head. The College of Cardinals is the governing body during the vacancy of the Papal See."
Ulrich Lehner, a professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame, told Newsweek
The entire Catholic community is united in prayer,
Italian newspaper Il Mattino reported, ... notingAt this moment, I would like us to ask for the same faith as Abraham, the 'spes contra spem,' hope against all hope,
Corrao said, ... according to the Italian news agency ANSAHe has returned the Church to its most authentic nature... A close Church which consoles, listens and accompanies,
he said
We are very sorry. Pope Francis is a good pope, let's hope that he makes it. Let us hope,
said a choked-up Filomena Ferraro, who was visiting a relative at Gemelli on Monday
The problem is: who declares that the pope is in a situation where he cannot govern? No one can depose the pope, not even cardinals."
In a 2022 interview with Italian daily Il Giornale, Cardinal Gianfranco Ghirlanda, Francis' canon lawyer, saidAt first, the promoting group was accused of imprudently choosing topics that were too sensitive and controversial (...) But then, a widespread consensus formed."
Canon lawyer Geraldina Boni, a coordinator of the 2021 initiative, said
At this moment in history, one feels the need for his figure
Jesuit theologian Antonio Spadaro, who is close to Francis, told the Repubblica daily
The pope is vigilant, he is exercising his pastoral duty even from his hospital bed, and -- although in a different, less visible manner -- he manifests his presence
he saidIt is the body's response to an ongoing infection, in this case of the two lungs
he saidThe Holy Father called us the first two days of hospitalisation, people were waiting at 8pm Gaza time as always,
Romanelli saidHe told us both doors are open,
Alfieri said, ... according to a report by The New York TimesAlthough we had a blackout in the whole area of Gaza City, he insisted and managed to contact us with a video call,
he added