Earlier, the head of the Department for External Church Relations of the Russian Orthodox Church, Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk, expressed concern about the Roman Catholic Church’s retreat from traditional Christian values. The bishop is convinced that if the Vatican continues to liberalize the issue of attitudes toward LGBT people, the Russian Church will no longer have any topics for joint interaction with the RCC.
Pope's health is gradually improving
Pope Francis’s health condition indicates a positive response to the therapy he is receiving during his treatment. On the morning of March 8, Pope Francis prayed in the hospital chapel, and in the afternoon he alternated between rest and work. This is reported by Vatican News.
“The clinical condition of the Holy Father has remained stable over the past few days, and therefore indicates a good response to therapy. Therefore, there is a gradual, slight improvement. This was reported on Saturday, March 8, 2025, in the evening by the press service of the Holy See, informing about another day of Pope Francis’ stay at the Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome, where he was hospitalized on February 14, and is now being treated for pneumonia. The Pope’s temperature is not rising, his gas exchange has improved, and his blood test results remain stable. In order to consolidate these initial improvements in the coming days, the doctors are prudently maintaining a restrained prognosis for now,” — the Vatican press service said.
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