Pope Francis is still under observation after suffering a prolonged respiratory crisis that has led him to need high flow oxygen, generating concern among millions of faithful worldwide.
The Catholic Church of Mexico urged this Sunday not to speculate on the health of Pope Francis or anticipate the facts, after his state worsened on Saturday due to a respiratory crisis that required oxygen and blood transfusions.
Through its editorial in the Weekly from faiththe Mexican Church asked the faithful to focus on prayer and avoid the dissemination of rumors.
“As faithful believers, we know that our most powerful weapon is prayer. In delicate moments, we should focus on it and not delve into speculation, rumors or get ahead of the facts”said the publication.
The message came after Vatican sources reported that the Pope, 88, spent Saturday night at rest, although on Sunday morning he still needed oxygen and presented more pain than in previous days.
However, on the social networks of Vatican News A message from Pope Francis was repossed this Sunday, in which, at 6 in the morning (Europe time), he expressed his gratitude for the support samples he has received from people from all over the world.
In these days I have arrived many messages of affection and I have especially impressed the children’s letters and drawings. Thank you for this closeness and for the conforting sentences that I have received from all over the world!
– Pope Francis (@pontifex_es) February 23, 2025
The health of Pope Francis: what is known so far
According to the official medical part, the pontiff suffered a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flow oxygen. This episode has generated concern in millions of people around the world and, at the same time, has unleashed speculation about its state of health.
The Pope has used oxygen nostrils again, perform clinical exams – Vatican News https://t.co/nd3xizifqt
– Vatican News (@vaticannews_es) February 23, 2025
The Mexican Church recalled that, in 2021, Pope Francis himself mentioned in an interview: “Whenever a Pope is sick, Brisa or Huracán de Conclave runs”in reference to the rumors that usually arise on a possible relief in the Vatican when the leader of the Catholic Church goes through health problems.
Mexico and its close relationship with Pope Francis
Mexico is the second country with more Catholics in the world, with about 98 million faithful, only behind Brazil. The visit of the Pontiff in 2016 reinforced his link with Mexican believers, who have expressed their support and solidarity at this difficult time.
The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, joined the messages of encouragement and wished her a speedy recovery, highlighting her humanist work and her opening in inclusion issues within the Catholic Church.
“We wish promptly to Pope Francis, a great humanist who has opted for the poorest and to promote fraternity between people and among nations,”the president wrote on his social networks.
While Pope Francis is still under medical observation, the Catholic Church in Mexico calls for prudence, remembering that the best way to accompany him is currently through prayer and confidence in his recovery.