Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David has urged Filipinos to pray for Pope Francis’ complete recovery.
The appeal comes as the Pope continues to receive treatment for a respiratory infection.
Cardinal David called on Catholic faithful to offer prayers for Pope Francis’ healing and full recovery from his illness.
Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines, Archbishop Charles Brown, also encouraged Filipinos to pray for the Holy Father’s swift healing.
The archbishop further prayed for the doctors and nurses who are tirelessly caring for the Pope.
According to a statement released by the Vatican, Pope Francis remains in stable condition while confined at Gemelli Hospital in Rome.
He was initially admitted last week due to bronchitis, which later developed into pneumonia affecting both lungs.