The Italian postal service has reported a significant increase in mail addressed to Pope Francis since his hospitalization in February. The letters, some from children and with stamps from around the world, are being sent to the pope at Gemelli Hospital in Rome, where he is recovering from double pneumonia. The mail is first sorted at Rome’s Fiumicino airport before being sent to a distribution center in the city.
The Vatican normally receives around 100 kilograms of mail a day, but recently this has increased to around 150 kilograms, with many being letters from children. The mail is divided into mechanized and manual sorting areas at the distribution center, with some letters incorrectly addressed to “Gemelli” instead of the pope’s residence at Casa Santa Marta in Vatican City. Despite the variety in addresses and writing styles, workers are touched by the experience of sorting and delivering letters to the pontiff in his time of illness.
Andrea Di Tommaso, in charge of the distribution center, expressed hope for the pope’s recovery, stating that the increase in mail for him has been emotional. The Vatican has not released a statement regarding the pope’s health status or the impact of the mail on his recovery. The press article highlights the overwhelming support and well wishes for Pope Francis during his hospitalization, revealing the global reach of his influence and the public’s concern for his well-being.
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