Technology at the service of the human person

His prayer intention is illustrated in the video message produced by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, with the help this month of  Coronation Media and in collaboration with the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. In it, Pope Francis emphasizes that “technology is the fruit of the intelligence God gave us.” However, if it is not used well, it can produce negative effects. Among them, the Pope alludes to isolation and the lack of authentic relationships: “Something’s wrong if we spend more time on our cell phones than with people.” Cyberbullying and hatred manifested on social media networks are other major risks since “the screen makes us forget that there are real people behind it who breathe, laugh, and cry.” The Pope likewise warns that technology should not “benefit only a few while excluding others” since this would be one more cause for increasing economic, social, labor, educational, and other inequalities.

To avoid these dangers, Pope Francis invites us to place technology at the service of the human person, using it to unite people, to help those in need, to improve the lives of the sick and persons with different abilities, to foster a culture of encounter and to protect our planet.

Lastly, he touches on how the new technologies should not alienate us from others and from reality. This is why in his video message the Pope asks that we “look less at screens” to “look each other in the eyes more.” In this way, we would be able to “discover what really matters: that we are brothers, sisters, children of the same Father,” and act accordingly.

An ethical approach

Cardinal Michael Czerny, Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, echoes Pope Francis’s words. “The new technologies,” he affirms, “are an important resource and tool at the service of the human family. Their use must be directed toward the respect and dignity of basic human rights if they are to be at the service of development. Let us unite ourselves to the Holy Father’s appeal so that digital progress might constitute a gift for humanity, respecting the dignity of each person, for justice and the common good.”

The need for an ethical approach for new technologies is underlined by Coronation Media, the U.S. production company that collaborated in the creation of this month’s video. “Coronation media is proud to support The Pope Video, continuing its decade-long service to the Catholic Church as an award-winning video and animation studio”, state its co-founders, Bill Phillips and Gary Gasse. “This collaboration represents a significant milestone in Coronation’s ongoing commitment to navigating the intersection of authentic human expression in new technologies and media. It has been a profound honor to directly support His Holiness’s timely message on the responsible use of technology to the global Church community. In a very concrete way, supporting this message is a reinforcement of our dedication to the ethical use of emerging technology to foster human flourishing, and to Crown the Good in our work”.

The effects of technology on our lives

The International Director of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, Father Cristóbal Fones, explains that in the video, “Pope Francis wants to remind us that the responsible use of technology means putting it at the service of the human person and of creation. Used in this way, it can also be a means for giving glory to God since our capabilities and creativity come from Him. Similarly, the ethical use of the new technologies helps in the care of creation, in the protection of the dignity of the human person and in improving lives.”

On this point, Father Fones mentions other advances such as easier access to an infinity of educational resources online; telemedicine/telehealth, software used in healthcare and new diagnostic tools; software that improves communication and allows us to maintain contact around the world, even allowing teams to work together across distances; recycling technologies and renewable energy…. “Technology can be a powerful tool for addressing global crises such as poverty and climate change,” he states.

But the ethical use of technology “first of all requires that we look at others with the eyes of the heart, that we establish friendly relationships with them, which is what the Pope invites us to do,” Father Fones continues. “Respect for the dignity of every person and the common good are the principles that should guide us when discerning how and for what purpose to use technology.”

Lastly, “Pope Francis urges us to develop a critical awareness about how we use the new technologies and the effects they have on our own lives and on society. He also encourages us to use new technologies responsibly, and to promote their responsible use, so they foster integral human development for everyone, especially the most disadvantaged.”

The Jubilee 2025 indulgence

Within the context of the Holy Year 2025, it is worth recalling that one of the conditions necessary to gain the indulgence granted on the occasion of the Jubilee is to pray for the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff. The Pope Video presents and distributes his specific intentions.

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Reported is that the Pope’s situation continues to be stable. Blood tests show normal values. The chest X-ray performed a few days ago shows improvement in the pulmonary infection. The various therapies continue: there are further improvements in motor skills, breathing, and voice use.

High flow oxygenation with nasal cannulas is concentrated mainly at night when necessary.

The Holy Father’s work continues. He sits at his desk, concelebrates Mass every day in the Chapel on the second floor of Casa Santa Marta.

There have been no special visits: the health personnel and his closest collaborators are present.

The mode of Sunday’s Angelus will be explained in the next briefing on Friday, April 4. As for the Holy Week rituals, it is still too early to discuss them.

According to the Press Office, Pope Francis is in good spirits. The homily for Mass on Sunday, April 6, for the Jubilee of the Sick and the World of Health, will be prepared by the Pope and read by Monsignor Rino Fisichella, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization.

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This appointment entrusts Archbishop Pagazzi with the stewardship of the Vatican Apostolic Archive and the Vatican Library—two of the most prestigious institutions preserving centuries of Church history, theological scholarship, and cultural heritage. His academic background and deep engagement in theological studies signal a continued commitment to the intellectual and educational mission of the Church.

Born in Crema, Italy, on June 8, 1965, Giovanni Cesare Pagazzi was ordained a priest on June 23, 1990. His early ministry included serving as a parish vicar in Lodi before pursuing advanced theological studies. He earned his licentiate and doctorate in theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, establishing himself as a distinguished scholar.

Over the years, Archbishop Pagazzi has held teaching positions at various academic institutions and played a pivotal role at the Higher Institute of Religious Sciences «Sant’Agostino,» serving dioceses including Crema, Cremona, Lodi, Pavia, and Vigevano. His expertise in ecclesiology and family studies led to his appointment as a full professor at the Pontifical John Paul II Theological Institute for the Sciences of Marriage and Family in Rome, where he also coordinated research initiatives.

His leadership and theological acumen caught the attention of Pope Francis, who appointed him Secretary of the Dicastery for Culture and Education on September 26, 2022. In recognition of his contributions, the Pope elevated him to the rank of archbishop in November 2023, assigning him the titular see of Belcastro. Archbishop Pagazzi received episcopal ordination on February 10, 2024, from Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça, the Prefect of the Dicastery for Culture and Education.

Now, as the Vatican’s chief custodian of its vast archives and library, Archbishop Pagazzi steps into a role that bridges the Church’s past and future. His task will be to safeguard invaluable historical documents while ensuring they remain accessible to scholars and researchers worldwide.

The Vatican Library and Archives hold some of the most precious manuscripts and records in the world, spanning centuries of Church history, diplomacy, and theological thought. The role of the Archivist and Librarian of the Holy Roman Church is not merely custodial but deeply intertwined with the Church’s mission to preserve and disseminate knowledge.

Given his background in theology, education, and family studies, Archbishop Pagazzi’s appointment suggests a continuity of Pope Francis’ vision—one that emphasizes intellectual depth, cultural engagement, and a commitment to making the Church’s historical and theological treasures more widely available.

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That wasn’t the only thing Alfieri revealed. He also said: «I find him very lively.» The statement was based on a routine medical visit Alfieri made to the Pontiff on Wednesday, March 26, at the Vatican. «I think that, if he doesn’t reach 100%, he’ll return to 90% of what he was before,» he assured.

According to Dr Alfieri, the Pope has managed to recover his voice a little more and is increasingly less dependent on oxygen. The limited mobility of the Pope’s arm, which was very evident on Sunday, March 23, when he reappeared in public, is due to an injury before his admission to the Hospital. Alfieri will make weekly medical visits to the Pope. On this first visit on Wednesday, March 26, the Pope joked with the Doctor: when the Doctor told him he looked like a man with the mind of a 50 or 60-year old, the Pope replied: «Not 50, but 40.»

In the message for the Sunday address of March 30, the Pope wrote:

«Let us live this Lent, especially during the Jubilee, as a time of healing. I am also experiencing it this way, in soul and body. Therefore, I give my heartfelt thanks to all those who, like the Savior, are instruments of healing for their neighbour, with their word and their knowledge, with their affection and their prayer. Frailty and illness are experiences that unite us all; but with greater reason we are brothers and sisters in the salvation that Christ has given us.»

On Tuesday, March 25, the Holy See Press Office confirmed that the Pope concelebrated Mass on the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord in the Chapel on the second floor of Casa Santa Marta, his residence. The Cardinal Secretary of State, Pietro Parolin, said that only the most relevant issues are being brought to his attention.

The Pope’s Office for Liturgical Celebrations has confirmed that the Holy Father will not preside over the Jubilee for the Sick, scheduled for April 5 and 6. The Pope has appointed Monsignor Rino Fisichella to replace him for this particular Jubilee. Pope Francis is under a two-month prescription not to attend public events. After this week, he has only one month and three weeks left before he can do so.

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«Prevention of abuse is not a blanket to be pulled out in times of emergency but one of the foundations on which to build communities faithful to the Gospel,» the pope wrote to the participants of the PCPM’s Plenary Assembly, held from March 24 to 28.

Francis praised the commission’s work, particularly in ensuring protection for children and vulnerable individuals in marginalized communities. However, he stressed that their role must go beyond simply drafting and implementing protocols.

«Their mission is to promote safeguards: education that informs, oversight that prevents, listening that restores dignity. By embedding preventive measures even in the most remote communities, they are making a promise—that every child, every vulnerable person, will find safety within the Church,» the pope wrote.

He urged the commission to expand collaboration with the Vatican’s Roman Curia and foster an environment where victims and survivors are welcomed and supported in their healing process, following the example of the Good Samaritan.

Francis also underscored the need for the Church to work alongside external institutions, including civil authorities, experts, and advocacy groups, to establish a universal standard of child protection. «Safeguarding must become a universal language,» he stated.

The PCPM, created by Pope Francis in 2014, became formally integrated into the Roman Curia in 2022 under the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith. Over the past decade, the commission has worked to establish a security framework within the Church.

«Keep going! Be watchful sentinels while the world sleeps. May the Holy Spirit, the master of living memory, protect us from the temptation to archive pain instead of healing it,» the pope concluded in his message, which was signed on March 20 while he was still hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.

In a significant development, the PCPM released its first annual report at the Vatican on October 29, 2024. The document highlights the need for a more efficient and transparent process for removing clergy members found guilty of abuse, as well as for streamlining compensation procedures for victims.

«The report stresses the importance of a simplified dismissal process, ensuring a clear and effective path for the resignation or removal of Church officials when necessary,» the findings state.

Pope Francis’ latest message reaffirms his commitment to holding the Church accountable and making child protection a non-negotiable priority. His call for proactive safeguarding measures signals a crucial step toward restoring trust and ensuring a safe environment for future generations.

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Speaking on March 27 at an event in Sacrofano, near Rome, Parolin shared that he continuously receives messages from people praying for the pope’s full recovery. «Perhaps he won’t be able to work as before, and in that case, we must find different ways for him to continue leading the Church,» he said.

Since his release from the hospital on March 23, Pope Francis has remained secluded in the Vatican, avoiding public engagements. «He is resting, he is not seeing anyone, and as far as I know, he has no scheduled audiences,» Parolin confirmed. The emphasis, he stressed, is on allowing the pope the necessary time to heal. «The only solution is to remain calm and refrain from any public activity for now.»

Despite the pope’s health concerns, the Vatican has yet to clarify how the Holy Week liturgies will be conducted. The official schedule has been published, but no presiding clergy have been named, leaving open the possibility that Francis may not participate in person. Vatican insiders suggest that a contingency plan is being developed, possibly involving multiple cardinals leading different ceremonies in his place.

Parolin acknowledged the uncertainty, stating, «We will see whether the pope can preside over the celebrations or if he will delegate certain cardinals to act on his behalf.» Given medical recommendations for at least two months of convalescence, a more extended period of reduced activity for the pontiff seems likely.

At 88, Pope Francis has faced increasing health struggles in recent years, including surgeries and hospitalizations. His latest bout with bilateral pneumonia has raised questions about his long-term ability to maintain the demanding responsibilities of the papacy. While he has dismissed past speculation about resignation, the evolving situation may require adjustments in how he exercises his leadership.

The Vatican has historically navigated periods of papal illness with discretion, often relying on the College of Cardinals to support governance. If Pope Francis’ condition limits his activities for an extended period, similar measures could be implemented.

Beyond concerns about the pope’s health, Cardinal Parolin also addressed international conflicts, reiterating the Vatican’s stance on Ukraine and Gaza. He urged negotiations «without preconditions» to bring an end to the war in Ukraine, emphasizing the need for diplomatic solutions.

Regarding Gaza, he called for restraint from both Hamas and Israel, arguing that neither side has shown the necessary moderation to pursue peace. «I believe both parties must exercise great restraint—something that has been lacking from both Hamas and the Israeli side,» he remarked.

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Dr Alfieri’s words were collected in an interview given and published by the Italian newspaper Corrière della Sera on Tuesday, March 25. What did they do in face of the Pope’s serious situation? «We had to choose between letting him go or trying every medication and therapy possible, running the very high risk of damaging other organs. And in the end, we took this path,» he replied.

In regard to who took the decision, Alfieri said: “The Holy Father always decided. He delegated any type of health decision to Massimiliano Strapett, his personal health assistant, who knows perfectly the Pontiff’s will.” 

The Pope said to the doctors: “Try everything, don’t give up.” It’s what all of us also thought. And no one gave up,” said Alfieri. 

In regard to the Pope knowing that he could die, Alfieri answered: “Yes, because he was also always alert. Even when his condition worsened, he was completely conscious. That night was terrible, like us, he knew it, that perhaps he wouldn’t survive the night. We saw a man who was suffering. But from the first day he asked us to tell the truth, and he wanted us to tell him the truth about his condition.”

For the greater part of the 37 days that Pope Francis spent in the hospital, medical reports were issued; some of them were detailed. In this regard, Alfieri said: “We communicated the medical part to the secretaries and they added the rest of the information, which the Pope then approved. Nothing was ever modified or omitted. He has people who are now as family; they are always with him.”

In regard to the first possibility of his death, the Pope said: For days we ran the risk of damaging the kidneys and the bone marrow, but we kept going, then the body responded to the treatments and the lung infection improved.”

However, that was only one of the two occasions the Pope was at the edge of death: “We were coming out of the hardest moment; while Pope Francis was eating, he regurgitated and aspired. It was the second really critical moment because in these cases, if not rescued promptly, there is the risk of sudden death, in addition to complications in the lungs, which were already the most compromised organs.” And Alfieri specified: “it was terrible, we really thought we wouldn’t succeed.”

In this second moment, the Pope was also conscious of what might happen. “He was always conscious of everything but I think that his awareness was also the reason that kept him alive,” said Alfieri, adding that “I believe that the fact that the whole world was praying for him also contributed to this.”

The interviewer asked Alfieri if what he just affirmed he did as a believer, to which the doctor answered: “There is a scientific publication according to which prayers give strength to the sick, in this case, the whole world began to pray. I can say that twice the situation was lost and then something like a miracle occurred. He was certainly a very cooperative patient. He submitted to all the therapies without ever complaining.”

That the Pope was not well before February 14 was already publicly noticed. How were they able to convince him to go to the hospital? Dr Alfieri responded: “He had been sick for days, but he resisted because he probably wanted to respect his Jubilee commitments. When he began to breathe with ever greater difficulty, he realized he couldn’t wait anymore. He arrived at the Gemelli with much pain but, perhaps, also somewhat annoyed. However, at the end of a few hours he recovered his good mood.”

A proof of that recovered good mood was his interaction through greetings. One morning he was greeted with a “Good morning, Holy Father,” to which he responded ”good morning holy son.” He went on and it was his humour, especially the whole demonstration of his human soul. He often says: “I’m still alive,” adding immediately: “Don’t forget to live and stay in a good mood.” He has a tired body, but his mind is that of a 50-yar-old man. He also demonstrated it during the last week of his hospitalization,” said Alfieri. 

In the press conference of Saturday, March 22, the day in which the Pope’s discharge was communicated, it was acknowledged that he had spent two stable weeks. What happened when the Pope began to feel better? Alfieri replied: “As soon as he began to feel better, he asked to go around the room. We asked him if he wanted us to close the patients’ rooms, but instead of that he looked around him seeking the look of other patients. He moved around in a wheelchair. One day he left his room five times, perhaps even more. And then the night of the pizza arrived.”

What do you mean by the “nigh of the pizza?” “He gave money to one of his collaborators and offered pizza to those that helped them that day. It was a continuous improvement and I understood that he had decided to return to Santa Marta, when, one morning, he said to me: “I continue alive, when are we going home?” The next day he gazed out the window, looked for a microphone and addressed the lady of the yellow flowers. “It seemed to me a clear sign that I’m back and totally recovered,” he said.

Dr Alfieri was asked if the Pope knew that many thought he was dead.  To which he answered: “Yes, he was always informed about what was happening and always reacted with his usual irony.”

Dr Alfieri said he will never forget “When, in the most difficult moment, he took my hand for a few minutes as if seeking consolation.” He also said that it struck him a lot “When I saw him come out of the room on the tenth floor of the Gemelli dressed in white. It’s the emotion of seeing the man become the Pope again.”

In regard to the danger that continues to be somewhat latent, given the protected period of convalescence, Alfieri concluded: “In this stage there are certainly prescriptions that must be observed, such as avoiding contact with groups of people or with children that might be vehicles of new contagions. When he left, we talked and promised not to waste the effort we had made. But he is the Pope; we are not the ones who can dictate his behaviour.”

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In a press statement, it was noted that «Their Majesties send the Pope their best wishes for his recovery and look forward to visiting him at the Holy See once he has regained his health.»

Despite the cancellation of this State visit to the Vatican, the State visit of the Kings to Italy will still take place as planned.

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Koch has served as the head of the Dicastery for the Promotion of Christian Unity since 2010, overseeing the Vatican’s efforts to foster dialogue and collaboration among Christian denominations. His extended tenure suggests that Francis values continuity in the Church’s ecumenical work at a time when unity is both a theological and practical challenge.

Koch’s office engages with diverse Christian communities, navigating theological and cultural differences that shape ecumenical dialogue. As he explains, discussions vary greatly depending on the group involved.

«We share a deep theological heritage with the Eastern Churches but are shaped by different cultural traditions,» Koch observed. «With Protestant communities, we have more cultural similarities but fewer theological commonalities.»

This contrast highlights the complex nature of Christian unity—sometimes bound by shared beliefs, sometimes by shared history, but often hindered by both. Despite these challenges, Koch remains hopeful that more believers will recognize the importance of unity, citing Jesus’ own prayer for his followers to be one.  

The Road to Nicea 2025 

Observers speculate that Koch will continue in his role at least through May 2025, when Christian leaders will mark the anniversary of the First Council of Nicea in Iznik, Turkey. The historic council, convened in 325 AD, produced the Nicene Creed—a foundational statement of Christian belief still used by many denominations today.

Koch sees the event as an opportunity for churches to commemorate their shared history. «It is a wonderful occasion for all Christian communities to reflect together on this ancient confession of faith,» he said. The symbolic significance of gathering in Nicea is undeniable, even if little remains of the original council site.

Pope Francis has expressed interest in attending the event, but his participation remains uncertain due to health concerns. The Vatican has not confirmed any travel plans, and at a recent press conference, medical officials offered a cautious response: «The trip is not confirmed.» Koch, however, remains optimistic. «I hope it will be possible,» he said. «It would be a powerful gesture to celebrate together in Nicea.»

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1 What will the Pope be able to do or not do? What has happened to the Pope’s voice?

The first question had to do with what the Pope’s life will be like on his return to the Vatican: what he will be able to do or not do, and if he will have to have therapy to recover his speech. The doctors answered that, as in every period of convalescence, he will have to continue with the therapies, including motor and respiratory therapy. Underscored also was that, during his hospitalization the Holy Father was also working and will continue to do so on his return to the Vatican.

However, the doctors have prescribed for him an appropriate period of recovery and convalescence so that “He will not be able to take up immediately his work activity with groups of people at meetings or with important appointments that he could eventually attend, once he has finished the prescribed convalescence and the expected clinical improvements are verified.”

Dr Alfieri, one of the doctors, specified that, in a medical experience like the one the Pope went through, when the muscles have been in difficulty, “one of the first things that happens is the loss of voice,” adding that both in young as well as in elderly patients, “but especially in the elderly, it takes time for the voice to be what it was before. It’s a normal part of convalescence.”

2 What are the doctors’ concerns and how long will the recovery take?

A second question was about the fears and concerns of the doctors in regard to the new stage of the Pope’s health, and what time will it take for the Pope to recover his voice. There is “no concern,” said one of the two doctors. And the other noted that once the stability that the Pope has experienced for two weeks has been established, “further progress must be made at home. Even though it may seem strange to day it, the worst place to convalesce is in the hospital, since that’s where the most infections are recorded.”

3 Does the Pope have diabetes? 

A third question revolved around whether there is a diabetic complication for the Pope. The answer was clear: the Pope doesn’t have diabetes, but, “when one has such a serious infection, there are many elements that are unbalanced, so that in the past a diabetologist intervened.”

4 Was the discharge the Pope’s decision, the doctors’ or both? 

The fourth question was whether it was the Pope who wished to be discharged, or the doctors’ decision, or all were in accord. This question was followed immediately with another by the same person: when the two months of convalescence are up, will the Pope be able to take up his ordinary life again? The answer was that the discharge was decided by the doctors, although the Pope wanted to leave some days ago. In regard to the time of recovery, there was no concrete answer.

5 Does the Pope still have an infection? Does the Vatican have all that is necessary in case of an emergency?

The fifth question was if the Pope still had an infection in his lungs, and if a place has been adapted in Santa Marta for the next stage in Pope Francis’ life and possible requirements in face of an emergency situation. The doctors answered that the most serious infections have been resolved, but some microbial presence requires additional treatment over time. He doesn’t have pneumonia anymore, but he does have the presence of some bacteria. Regarding the Pope’s needs in Santa Marta, it was said that Vatican City’s Health Service has everything necessary to handle an emergency.

The Vatican spokesman intervened at this point to confirm that the Pope would appear at the window of his room in the Gemelli Hospital, before returning to the Vatican, at midday on Sunday, March 23, as in fact happened.

6 Will the Pope be present in the Holy Week services, Easter and Carlo Acutis’ Canonization? 

The sixth question was about the Pope’s presence in the Holy Week liturgical services, Easter and Carlo Acutis’ Canonization. The answer was that the decisions would depend on his improvement.

7 How did the Pope receive the news of his discharge and will he be able to receive visitors?

The seventh question revolved around the Pope’s reaction to the news of his discharge and if he will be able to receive visitors. One of the doctors was clear about this: following his discharge, he has been prescribed a two-month period of rest and convalescence and advised against meeting with groups, against strenuous exertion, and urged people — who have been scheduled to see him for a long time and who have a small child with a slight case of influenza — to respect this situation.

The second doctor stressed that it was a recovery phase, so that the Pope would not be able to carry out the same activities as he did before. In regard to how he received the news of his discharge, they said: “He’s very happy. He’d been asking when he could go home for three or four days, so he’s happy.”

The eighth journalist asked for an intervention in English, to which Dr Alfieri answered with a summary of the Pope’s condition in that language.

8 What type of rehabilitation will the Pope have and what is his mood like?

The ninth question was about what type of rehabilitation the Pope will have and about his mood. The Doctor answered that the therapy is a follow-up to that initiated in the Hospital. The Pope’s mood was summarized with an experience: at one point the doctors approached him and asked him how he was: “still alive,” he answered, which reflected his good mood.

9 Can the Pope eat on his own?

The ninth question was if the Pope had lost weight, if he can eat on his own and if he can write. The answer was that the Pope has lost weight, that he can write and that he can also eat on his own, progressing increasingly in his respect.

The next question was about the time and mode of departure, for which no details were offered.

10 Will the Pope travel to Turkey? 

This question was about a possible trip to Turkey; to which the Vatican spokesman noted that it would be difficult to undertake, and he also pointed out that the trip had not been confirmed.

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