Goa, March 7 -- Pope Francis, whose health has been stable without any new respiratory issues, reached out to the Catholic parish in Gaza and engaged in various work activities

The Holy Father has remained stable, showing no signs of respiratory distress. As scheduled, he has been using supplemental high-flow oxygen, and non-invasive mechanical ventilation was restarted on Wednesday night. He has also increased his respiratory and active motor physiotherapy sessions, spending the day in his armchair.

Due to the complexity of his clinical condition, the prognosis is still cautious. On Wednesday morning, in his private apartment on the 10th floor, the Holy Father took part in the blessing of the Sacred Ashes, which were applied to him by ...