Pope Francis acknowledged being fragile and “facing a period of trial”, as he thanked well-wishers on Sunday for their prayers in a message from hospital, where he has been slowly recovering from pneumonia. The 88-year-old pope, who has weathered setbacks along with periods of improving health since being hospitalised on February 14, sent a particularly personal message to the faithful that referenced both his faith … Continue reading Hospitalised Pope Francis admits frailty, calls body ‘weak’