Mattarella wishes the Pope a peaceful convalescence on behalf of Italy

The President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella renewed Pope Leo's "on behalf of the whole of Italy and my personal best wishes for a peaceful convalescence for his prompt and complete recovery". This can be read in a message sent by the head of state to the pontiff after his resignation from the Gemelli hospital.

"In these circumstances - wrote Mattarella - I once again join the vast testimonies of closeness and affection that have been addressed to you by simple citizens and political leaders of numerous countries. Expressions of great solidarity towards your Holiness and widespread expressions of good wishes for your health have brought together multitudes of people from every part of the world, and certainly, with particular sensitivity, all the Catholic communities who, grateful for the care of the medical-health personnel who assist you, also find reassurance in the Augustinian exhortation to always maintain trust, even in healing from illnesses, in overcoming difficulties".