MBABANE:Pope Francis’ voice has been heard for the first time since being admitted to hospital last month in a newly released audio message,SkyNews reported on Thursday.
In the recording, shared with worshippers at the start of the evening Rosary prayer in St Peter's Square, he said: "I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your prayers for my health from the Square, I am with you from here.
"May God bless you and the Virgin protect you. Thank you."
The cardinal presiding over the prayer had told the crowd at that he had "beautiful news, a beautiful gift" to share.
“The Pope recorded the audio message in his native Spanish from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where has been receiving treatment for double pneumonia since being admitted last month.While the 88-year-old has shared written messages via the Vatican since entering hospital on 14 February, this is the first time his voice has been heard.The audio recording comes after the Vatican said the Pope's condition has today been stable "compared to previous days” He has not had a fever and his blood tests remain stable, it said.
The clearly surprised worshippers broke into applause as the message was played,” SkyNews reported.
Catholic Church leader Pope Francis’ voice heard in audio message for the first time since in entering hospital(Pic:SkyNews).