*Pope Urges Deacons to Serve with Joy and Love* Pope Francis, currently recovering from double pneumonia at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, issued an Angelus address praising deacons for their service. The Holy Father encouraged deacons worldwide to continue their work joyfully and lovingly, emphasizing the need to be symbols of love that transform evil into good. This address was released by the Holy See Press Office, as the Pope remains hospitalized. In the address, the Pope mentioned the Jubilee of Deacons taking place in the Vatican, including a Mass at St. Peter's Basilica where several deacons were ordained. He expressed gratitude to the Dicasteries for the Clergy and for Evangelization for organizing the event. The Pope also thanked the doctors and healthcare workers at the hospital for their dedicated care. He remains confident in his recovery, stating that rest is part of his therapy.