Cardinal Vlk stabilized, but in serious condition

Cardinal Miloslav Vlk who was taken to hospital on Friday in grave condition, is reported to have been stabilized. In a message he dictated from his hospital bed the cardinal said he was not in pain and thanked people for their prayers and messages of support. The cardinal remains in serious condition. He was diagnosed with lung cancer late last year and had been undergoing chemotherapy which had to be interrupted due to his weakened condition.