Thread by @breeadail

UPDATE on @cardinalrlburke,

Keep praying for His Eminence, avoid rumours.

“As of August 17th, His Eminence remains in serious, but stable condition.  His family, who with a team of doctors, is responsible for all medical decisions while Cardinal remains sedated, on a medical ventilator, has great confidence in the care he is receiving.”
#CardinalBurke

“While the Cardinal’s family appreciates the good intentions of those who have suggested treatments, consultations, etc., they ask that people refrain from sending anything further.  They also ask that you not contact them…”

“Texts, phone calls and emails—while certainly solicitous and often gracious—can, inadvertently, become a burden.  The family does not plan to disclose His Eminence’s location to avoid the obvious difficulties that might cause.”

“To provide a secure source for updates about the Cardinal’s health, the family has asked that the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe—in addition to the Cardinal’s personal media—be the only authorized platforms for accurate, timely information.”
@cardinalrlburke
@GuadalupeShrine

“Other reports may be incomplete or false and so may unnecessarily disturb the minds and hearts of those devoted to His Eminence.   
The Cardinal’s family has also requested that only significant changes in His Eminence’s condition be posted on the authorized platforms.”