The phrase “Force, Holy Father!” It was projected in several languages on the night of February 27 in the famous statue of Christ the Redeemer, in Rio de Janeiro, together with an image of Pope Francis and also asking for prayers for his health.
The initiative was a tribute to Francisco from the sanctuary of Christ the Redeemer and the Catholic application Hallow. The Pontiff has been hospitalized since February 14.
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The Pope was hospitalized with bronchitis, but subsequently he was diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs, for which he is receiving treatment. According to a bulletin released yesterday by the Vatican, his state of health is “improving”, but still needs “two more days of clinical stability.”
The Archbishop of Rio de Janeiro, Cardenal Orani Tempesta, said that the tribute to Francisco “in this emblematic place, the sanctuary of Christ Redeemer”, was “a sign of prayer and intercession to God for the health of Pope Francis, as well as our entire country.”
“The entire Church of Brazil joined in prayer for the health of Pope Francis. Unidos we pray asking the Lord that, more and more, he is recovering. We need to be very close at this time so difficult that is happening, ”he added.
The association between Christ Redeemer and the Hallow application “aims to strengthen spirituality, encourage prayer and create a global solidarity chain in support of Pope Francis, even closer to the community of faith,” says the sanctuary.
For the general director of Hallow in Brazil, Stephany Fitch, “at this difficult time for the Pope, our community is strengthened in prayer, and this association makes the experience even more special.” “We hope that this chain of faith will bring comfort and hope to all who join us,” he said.
In addition to the tribute to Pope Francis, the collaboration between Christ Redeemer and Hallow will include other actions throughout the year, especially during Lent.
Translated and adapted by the ACI Press team. Originally published in Aci digital.
NATALIA ZIMBRÃO
Natalia Zimbrão has a degree in Journalism from the State University of Rio de Janeiro. He is a journalist from ACI Digital since 2015. He has previous experience in magazines, radio and online journalism.