Pope Francis appeared unexpectedly in St. Peter's Square. His gesture moved the faithful, but the doctors have no illusions

On Sunday noon, on April 6, 2025, Saint Peter's Square was filled with emotions and joy. < img src = "https://zycie.news/crrops/9ad5a8/620x0/1/0/2025/03/12/lzdt536mb1rwjqohw8ks0gy3dfqsixfyyyj5qlvk.jpg" alt = "Pope Francis, screen youtube @abc7" styles = "background-color: rgba (139,128,117.1)" > < p > After weeks of silence and absence, Pope Francis unexpectedly appeared before the faithful. It was the first public performance of the Holy Father since his return from the Roman clinic of Gemella, where from mid -February he fought severe pneumonia.

< p > & ampquo; good Sunday for everyone, thank you very much & rdquo; & ndash; he said in a clearly weakened voice. < p > The emotion was painted on the faces of the faithful, among the & d kt & oacute; there was a Pole & oacute; w & ndash; They proudly kept white and red flags. Although the Pope still needs oxygen therapy & ndash; which is confirmed by the presence of the nasal cannula & ndash; His determination to go to people was accepted like a real miracle. But under this symbolic presence lies a difficult truth about the state of health of 87-year-old Francis. < P >The Italian specialist in the Chor & Amp; B infectious, Professor Matteo Bassetti from the San Martino Genoeson hospital, does not hide the seriousness of the situation. In an interview with the Adnkronos agency, he expressed appreciation for the Pope's perseverance, but at the same time warned that the effects of intensive oxygen therapy from February 14 could be serious. < p > & ndash; & AMP; BDquo; Improving the Pope's clinical image from the point of view of the infection was expected. Antibiotic therapy worked. But the damage that oxygen can cause in the pulmonary pulp can be significant & rdquo; & ndash; Bassetti said. < br />< br />< /p > < P > < p > According to the doctor, Francis is waiting for a long, difficult and patience path to full fitness. High flow oxygen therapy, although life -saving, can permanently affect the condition of the respiratory system. This means that even if the Pope feels better, the reverie of the daily duties of & oacute; at the current pace may not be possible.

< p > From March 23, the Pope stays in the House of Saint Marta, where he has lived from the beginning of the pontificate. Although he does not appear on a daily basis publicly, his unexpected presence during the mass on the occasion of the Holy Year for the sick and the employee & oacute; in health care was an expression of his strength of spirit and love for people.

< p > faithful, although touched by his presence, do not hide the fears of & ndash; They ask what to do next and whether the Pope will be M & Amp; Oacute; Gł still actively perform his service.

< p > one is certain & ndash; Pope Francis, even in illness, gives an example of courage and loyalty to his calling. And his quiet & thank you & rdquo; From Saint Peter's Square, he will stay in the hearts of those who heard them. < P > < P >