Rome: Pope Francis on Sunday received a visit in the Rome hospital where he is battling pneumonia from Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and the Substitute, Msgr. Edgar Pena Parra, the director of the Vatican press office Matteo Bruni said.
According to Ansa News Agency, the visit was part of the ongoing support from the Vatican officials as Pope Francis deals with his health challenges. The Vatican has not provided further details on the Pope’s condition or the duration of his hospital stay.
The presence of Cardinal Parolin and Msgr. Pena Parra underscores the importance of the Pope’s health to the Catholic Church. The visit highlights the concern and solidarity among the Vatican hierarchy during this period.