{"id":52072,"date":"2025-03-03T21:57:08","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T21:57:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mauritius\/all-news\/cardinal-brislin-leads-prayer-for-pope-francis-in-johannesburg"},"modified":"2025-03-17T02:21:44","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T02:21:44","slug":"cardinal-brislin-leads-prayer-for-pope-francis-in-johannesburg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mauritius\/all-news\/cardinal-brislin-leads-prayer-for-pope-francis-in-johannesburg","title":{"rendered":"Cardinal Brislin leads prayer for Pope Francis in Johannesburg"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Mauritius. <\/strong><\/span>Cardinal Stephen Brislin, the newly-appointed Archbishop of Johannesburg, led a prayer service on Sunday attended by numerous South African Catholics, focusing on the health and recovery of Pope Francis as he fights double pneumonia.<\/p>\n<p>The two-hour event took place at the Cathedral of Christ the King in central Johannesburg, drawing well-wishers from various age groups.<\/p>\n<p>Brislin acknowledged the widespread concern for the Pope since his hospitalization, emphasizing the strong bond and affection that South Africa and the broader African continent have for him.<\/p>\n<p>Although Pope Francis has not yet visited South Africa, Brislin noted that the pontiff has graciously welcomed South African delegations during their previous visits to the Vatican.<\/p>\n<p>The archbishop also recalled how Pope Francis was among the first global leaders to express condolences following a tragic fire in Johannesburg that claimed over 70 lives in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>He conveyed hope for the Pope&#8217;s recovery and underscored the significance of upholding Francis&#8217; messages of compassion and support for the vulnerable.<\/p>\n<p><b>&#8220;The global response to his illness reflects his impact not only on the Catholic Church but also as a respected leader known for his integrity and willingness to speak the truth,&#8221;<\/b> he remarked.<\/p>\n<p>The pope, who underwent surgery to remove part of a lung in his youth, was hospitalized at Rome&#8217;s Gemelli University Hospital on February 14 due to severe respiratory issues.<\/p>\n<p>His condition quickly worsened into double pneumonia, a serious infection affecting both lungs that can cause inflammation and scarring, leading to breathing difficulties.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Mauritius<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Mauritius. 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