Below is the statement issued by Matteo Bruni, the director of the Szentszék press service, after 8:00 p.m. on March 31:
"This afternoon, after praying in the chapel of his private hospital, His Holiness Pope Francis participated in Holy Communion.
After that, as he had planned earlier, he visited the pediatric oncology and pediatric neurosurgery department and baptized little Miguel Angel.
On this occasion, speaking to the medical personnel present, he emphasized the importance of the service of all those who contribute to the relief of physical ailments and suffering, who bear witness to the cross of Christ every day, and expressed his gratitude for their self-sacrifice and willingness to serve..
Pope Francis returned to the ward at the end of the visit.
The medical team accompanying His Holiness, Pope Francis, after evaluating the results of the tests carried out today and the successful clinical treatment, confirmed that the Holy Father can leave the Gemelli hospital today."
It is expected that the papal visit to Hungary, which will take place between April 28 and 30, will not have health obstacles.
Source: Hungarian Courier
Featured image and video: Vatican News (in the opening image, Pope Francis hands a chocolate egg to a sick boy)
