The window of the Apostolic Palace remains closed as Pope Francis once again misses delivering the traditional Angelus prayer in person. This is the fifth time the pope's condition has prevented him from personally giving the Angelus prayer, which he usually delivers to the crowd gathered in St Peter's Square following mass. The 88-year-old acknowledged being fragile and "facing a period of trial" as he thanked well-wishers for prayers in a message from a hospital in Rome, where he has been receiving treatment for pneumonia. IMAGES