Pope Francis Sends Angelus Message from the Hospital Urging All to Pray for Peace - FULL TEXT

The Holy See Press Office released Angelus address of Pope Francis as he continues his recovery at Gemelli Hospital. In his message sent from the hospital, the Pope highlights the role of art in uniting people and asks for prayers for peace in conflict zones.   Pope Francis on Sunday prayed for peace in war-torn countries across the world and expressed gratitude for the medical care he is receiving at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital for a respiratory infection. His medical staff has ordered complete rest, but upon the Pope's request, the Holy See Press Office published the text he prepared for his Sunday Angelus address that included a message of thanks and encouragement to artists and members of the world of culture whose special Jubilee is celebrated in these days.

POPE FRANCIS at the ANGELUS

Sunday, 16 February 2025
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Prepared text by the Holy Father

Brothers and sisters, happy Sunday!

Today in the Vatican the Eucharist was celebrated, dedicated in particular to the artists who have come from various parts of the world to experience the Jubilee days. I thank the Dicastery for Culture and Education for the preparation of this appointment, which reminds us of the importance of art as a universal language that spreads beauty and unites peoples, contributing to bringing harmony into the world and silencing every cry of war.

I wish to greet all the artists who have participated: I would have liked to be among you but, as you know, I am here at the Gemelli Hospital because I still need some treatment for my bronchitis.

I greet all the pilgrims present in Rome today, especially the faithful of the diocese of Parma, who have come on a diocesan pilgrimage, led by their bishop.

I invite everyone to continue to pray for peace in tormented Ukraine, Palestine, Israel and all the Middle East, Myanmar, Kivu and Sudan.

Thank you for the affection, prayer and closeness with which you are accompanying me in these days, and I would like to thank the doctors and healthcare workers in this hospital for their care: they do such a valuable and tiring job, let us support them with prayer!

And now let us entrust ourselves to Mary, “Full of grace”, that she may help us be, like her, chorists and creators of the beauty that saves the world.