Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, shared a first-person message on Sunday while continuing his hospitalization in Rome. He expressed gratitude for the messages of affection he has received and encouraged people to continue their apostolate with joy and to be a sign of love that embraces everyone, as suggested by the Gospel of the Day. The Pope also mentioned his ongoing hospitalization at the Gemelli Hospital, including necessary treatments and rest. Additionally, he addressed the third anniversary of the war against Ukraine, calling for prayers for peace in conflicts around the world and thanking the doctors and health workers for their care. The Vatican stated that the Pope remains in critical condition with a complex lung infection, under supplemental oxygen, and conscious.

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