Papa Francisco had a quiet night, says Vatican

On Thursday, the Pontiff sent an audio message thanking the prayers for his health

Pope Francis, 88, had a quiet night and woke up shortly after 8 am (local time), explained the Santa See press room in a statement to journalists on the morning of this Friday (7.mar.2025).

On Thursday (6.mar), the state of health of the Pontiff remained stable, without “No episode of respiratory failure”. The institution stated that “Given the stability of your clinical condition, the next medical report will be issued on Saturday”.

During Thursday (6.mar), Francisco continued with his “Respiratory and motor physiotherapy with beneficial effects” And there was no fever. He also alternated between rest and work, according to the Vatican.

Before the beginning of the night rosary held in St. Peter’s Square, the Pope sent an audio message. The Pontiff expressed his sincere gratitude for all prayers and expressions of proximity he received. Francisco also extended a blessing to all and recalled that he is accompanying them from the hospital.

“Thank you all the heart for my health for my health in the square [de São Pedro]I accompany them from here. May God bless you and may the Virgin protect them ”these.

The leader of the Catholic Church has been hospitalized since February 14 at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome because of a respiratory infection.