Pope Francis expressed deep gratitude for the volunteers and health workers caring for the sick during his hospitalization for double pneumonia. Despite not being able to make public appearances for over three weeks, he conveyed messages of appreciation and reflected on the significance of tenderness and care in times of suffering. Doctors reported a gradual improvement in his condition, emphasizing that stability in his health was a positive indicator of his treatment's effectiveness. His heartfelt message highlighted the importance of companionship for those enduring hardship.
"During my prolonged hospitalization here, I too experience the thoughtfulness of service and the tenderness of care, in particular from the doctors and health care workers."
"We need this, the 'miracle of tenderness' which accompanies those who are in adversity, bringing a little light into the night of pain."
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