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The cardinal, positive for Covid and hospitalized in Perugia, will soon be transferred to the Gemelli polyclinic in Rome for a period of convalescence
“I wanted to share a fortnight of this ordeal with other Umbrian patients, comforting one another, without ever losing hope of being cured with the help of the Lord and the Blessed Virgin Mary.” This is what Cardinal Gualtiero Bassetti told one of his collaborators, according to the website of the Umbrian Catholic weekly La Voce. The president of the CEI, positive for Covid and hospitalized in the Perugia hospital, will soon be transferred to the Gemelli polyclinic in Rome for a period of convalescence. “In suffering I shared the atmosphere of a family – continued the cardinal – that of the hospital in our city, Perugia, that family that God gave me to help me live this serious illness with serenity. In this family I received timely attention and I thank everyone who took care of me ”. “I did not take other options and before returning home I will spend a period of convalescence distant from my diocesan community – concluded the president of the CEI and archbishop of Perugia – but with the certainty of always having her in my heart as she always has me in her “. “. (CORONAVIRUS: LIVE LIVE – CONTAGION MAPS)
Thanks to the Perugia hospital
“On the day of my resignation after admission, the cardinal said today with a message on the website of the Italian Episcopal Conference -, I want to thank the hospital of Perugia Santa Maria della Misericordia with affection and gratitude. ”“ In these days you have seen me go through the suffering of the Covid-19 contagion – underlined card. Bassetti – I was able to touch humanity, competence, the care put in place every day, with a tireless concern, for all personnel, healthcare and non-medical. Doctors, nurses, Oss, administrators: each of them commits themselves in their own area to guarantee the best reception, care, accompaniment for each patient, recognized in their vulnerability as sick and never abandoned to anguish and pain. I thank you and hold you all in my heart, because with your tireless work you do everything possible to save as many lives as possible, a much more difficult undertaking in these times plagued by pandemics. They will not fail my prayers. I also carry with me in memory and in prayer all the patients who are still at the time of the trial. I leave you with an exhortation of consolation: let us remain united in the hope and love of God, the Lord never abandons us and, in suffering, he holds us in his arms ”.
The transfer to Rome
“My convalescence – announces the president of the CEI – continues now at the Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic in Rome: I continue to recommend everyone to continue in prayer for those who suffer and live in situations of pain. I commend all to the Mother of God, Mary, for intercede for his children. “
Thank you card. Bassetti joined the General Secretariat of the CIS. “We join in the joy for the constant evolution of his state of health – says the Secretary General, Mgr. Stefano Russo -. The Italian bishops and the faithful will be at his side in his convalescence at the Gemelli Polyclinic, where he is awaited with great affection “.
