Cardinal Raymond Burke Prayers are pouring in from all over the world for Irish-American Cardinal Raymond Burke, who was admitted to hospital late last week with Covid-19.
The cardinal, who is of Irish heritage with ancestors from Cork and Tipperary, revealed via his Twitter account last week that he had tested positive for Covid-19.
“Praised be Jesus Christ! I wish to inform you that I have recently tested positive for the Covid-19 virus. Thanks be to God, I am resting comfortably and receiving excellent medical care. Please pray for me as I begin my recovery. Let us trust in Divine Providence. God bless you,” Cardinal Burke tweeted.
This was followed days later by an update that he had been admitted to hospital with the virus and was being assisted by a ventilator.
“Doctors are encouraged by his progress. He faithfully prayed the rosary for those suffering from the virus. On this Vigil of the Assumption, let us now pray the rosary for him,” the update read.
The Faithful have taken to the internet to share their support and prayers for the cardinal, with prominent figures such as pro-life activist Lila Rose and Catholic professor and columnist Chad Pecknold adding their voices.