As Pope Francis continued his treatment at Rome’s Gemelli hospital Sunday, he expressed gratitude to medical staff while marking the approaching third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in a prepared Angelus message.

Rome's Gemelli University Hospital, located just five kilometres from the Vatican, has long been the preferred medical facility for popes. Situated on Monte Mario in the western part of the Italian capital,

After experiencing a major downturn in his condition Saturday that required high oxygen treatment and blood transfusions, Pope Francis is resting as faithful and Church leaders in Rome and across the world rally in prayer.