The head of Russian Catholics calls for praying for the health of the pope

The head of the Russian Catholics, Archbishop Tadeusz Kondrusevich, called on the flock of prayers for Pope John Paul II , who is now in critical condition.

"Today, in such a time of pain and suffering, so difficult for the Holy Father, entrusting his fate of God's providence, I again appeal to you with a call to challenge my prayers, strengthened by good deeds and acts of mercy," the condusevich’s appeal to the Russian Catholics says, Interfax reports.

The archbishop thanked believers for prayers for a pontiff and wished him a speedy recovery. T. Kondrusevich himself tonight will make the Holy Mass on the health of the pope in the Moscow Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

"May the prayer for the health of the successor of St. Peter does not stop in our temples and chapels, for" Prayer of faith heals the sick, "T. Kondrusevich wished.

Contesting believers on the square near the Cathedral of the Cutian Peter await new messages about the state of health of Pontiff

Hundreds of believers on the square near St. Peter's Cathedral expect new messages about the state of health of Pope, who, according to the official representative of the Vatican Hoacin Navarro-Valsa, is in very serious condition.

The main Roman street Konchillas is blocked for automobile traffic so that believers can calmly approach the square.

While journalists from around the world are constantly looking for information and lead direct reports, ordinary people who have come to the walls of the Vatican pray for the health of John Pavel P, RIA Novosti reports.

“We want to support Karol Voitil at this difficult moment for him and pray for him,” the girl said, on the eve of her fiancé from the Polish city of Krakow.

There are many law enforcement agencies on the square, but in their presence it seems, there is no need, because people behave very calmly and are busy with thoughts about the Pope, whose earthly path, perhaps, is coming to an end.

Vicar Rome arrived in the Vatican, who usually announces the death of the pope

The Vicar of Rome Cardinal Camillo Ruin, who, in accordance with canonical law, announces the death of the Pope, Vicar, Rome.

The end of the pontiff should officially state Cardinal Camerleno, whose functions are currently performed by the Spaniard Eduardo Martinez Somalo. Then the news declares the people Vicar Rome, reports ITAR-TASS.