In the heart of the Vatican, in St. Peter's Square, the first prayer for the sick Pope Francis took place. It was attended by faithful, cardinals and numerous representatives of the clergy from the Vatican and the Roman diocese.
Prayer was chaired by the secretary of the Holy See, Cardinal Pietro Parolin.
At the beginning of the vigil, he emphasized: “For two thousand years, the Christian people have been praying for the pope when they are in danger or are sick. Also in those days, since the Holy Father is in the gemelli polyclinic, the voracious prayer is raised for him to God among the faithful and Christian communities around the world. ”
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– From tonight we also want to join this prayer, here in his house refusing the rosary – added the secretary of state.
In the introduction to the prayer for Franciszek, Cardinal Parolin said that “we entrust him to the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.” “Let him support him at the time of illness and trial and help him regain his health quickly,” he finished.
IN Vatican It has been announced that prayers for the Pope's health would take place every evening.
The faithful pray in St. Peter's SquareAlessandro di Meo/EPA
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