Cardinal Tagle calls for special prayer for Pope Francis
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle —File photo from Philippine Daily Inquirer
MANILA, Philippines — Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle on Sunday called on the faithful to pray for Pope Francis who remains in critical condition.
“Today, we pray in a special way for Pope Francis,” Tagle said in his homily as he presided over Mass at the Pontificio Collegio Filippino chapel in Rome.
“In the spirit of communion and as the Gospel states, [we may] be vessels of God’s compassion to him and to many other people who are suffering from illness,” he added.
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The pope had no more respiratory crisis since Saturday night but was still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen, according to the Vatican update.
Article continues after this advertisementSome blood tests, though, showed “initial, mild kidney failure,” but doctors said it was under control.
Article continues after this advertisementTagle joined the Vatican in offering special prayers to Pope Francis.
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