Pope Francis leaving the Jamili clinic. Condolences letter to Brody

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Ten days later, Pope Francis was discharged from the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome where he was admitted to the hospital on June 7 for a laparotomy and plastic surgery of the abdominal wall with prostheses. As he was leaving, in his wheelchair, he was greeted by a small crowd of people who applauded and greeted him warmly. The Holy Father appeared calm and smiling.

The Pontiff conveyed his condolences to Romano Prodi on the sudden disappearance of his wife Flavia whose funeral will be presided today by Cardinal Zubi, President of the Italian Episcopal Conference. In the letter to the former prime minister written in his own hand, Francesco says “I am sure that after more than 50 years of marriage you will be able to carry on Flavia’s legacy of faith and fortitude by continuing to bear witness to the beauty of that bond of love that kept you together hand in hand until the last walk.” You both.” In the letter, the pope expressed his “affection” and blessed “those who mourn the loss of Flavia.”