Archdiocese of Palo prays for recovering Pope Francis

The Archdiocese of Palo assured Pope Francis on Tuesday of their continued prayers for his recovery, recalling his visit in January 2015 when he expressed solidarity with victims of Super Typhoon Yolanda.

Archbishop John Du stated in a radio interview and an open letter to the faithful that continuous prayers and masses are offered for the pope's health and well-being as a way of showing their love and gratitude.

Du emphasized how Pope Francis' presence served as a powerful symbol of God's mercy during recovery efforts following the typhoon, reminding those affected that they were not alone.

The 88-year-old head of the Catholic Church has been admitted to Gemelli Hospital in Rome since February 14 due to respiratory ailments and continues to receive oxygen therapy with slight improvements noted according to recent updates from the Holy See Press Office.

As of Wednesday, February 26, Pope Francis remains in critical condition at Rome's Gemelli Hospital due to double pneumonia but has shown further slight improvement.

Fr. Chris Arthur Militante, the archdiocese's information officer, debunked rumors circulating on social media that the Pope had died, urging the public to refer only to official sources such as Vatican News for updates on the Pope's condition.