PH Cardinal Tagle leads prayer for Pope Francis at St Peter's Squarebr br Senior Vatican official and Philippine Cardinal, Luis Tagle lead prayers for Pope Francis at Saint Peter's Square on Feb. 25, 2025. Hundreds of devotees gathered at the Vatican's main square to pray for the pontiff who remains in critical condition for fourth day running. Pilgrims from as distant as Brazil and the United States joined in the rosary prayers, expressing their admiration for the Pope's emphasis on mercy and support for the underprivileged.