Pray for Pope Francis' health! 🙏
A young boy told British television station Sky News in a viral video that he hopes Pope Francis recovers soon because he "trusts in Jesus," "he’s a really kind guy," and "he’s just trying to be nice to people."
Here’s the video below:
Here’s the text of the video:
"I hope the pope gets better because he trusts in Jesus and he's a really kind guy," the boy says. "He's just trying to be nice to people. And he's a good Christian and I hope he gets better soon."
Pope Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Feb. 14, 2025, for bronchitis treatment. He has since developed pneumonia in both lungs and is being monitored for "mild early-stage kidney insufficiency."
Catholic News Agency reported on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025:
“Pope Francis’ condition remains serious but has shown “slight improvement” as he continues treatment on his 11th day in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican said Monday evening.”
As of this writing, Sky News’ video generated approximately 10,000 likes, almost 300 comments, and about 186,000 views. Several Instagram users commented, expressing their support for Pope Francis during this critical time.
Here's what some people said about the video and Pope Francis:
“This is literally the best and most normal take I’ve seen on the internet on the Pope's illness,” one user said. “Pray for the pope.”
“Such a sweet young boy,” another user said.
“Wishing Pope Francis a speedy recovery,” someone else wrote.
“Such a gentleman. Praying for Pope Francis' recovery!” another person said.
Here’s a prayer for Pope Francis from the USCCB’s website:
O God, shepherd and ruler of all the faithful,
look favorably on your servant Francis,
whom you have set at the head of your Church as her shepherd;
Grant, we pray, that by word and example
he may be of service to those over whom he presides
so that, together with the flock entrusted to his care,
he may come to everlasting life.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the
unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
Amen.