(InfoCatólica) Steve Skojec, editor de 1P5, escribió en Twitter que un amigo le había asegurado que el cardenal se encontraba extremadamente enfermo:
Got word from a friend who is hearing through the grapevine that Cardinal Burke is extremely ill. It might be COVID (not confirmed, but it sounds like it fits) and that he's not sure if he'll survive it.
— Steve Skojec (@SteveSkojec) August 10, 2021
I can't verify this ATM, but I figured you may want to pray regardless.
Otro usuario de la red social aseguró que un sacerdote del círculo cercano al cardenal le había dicho que tenía una sinositis pero no se encontraba grave. Y además añadia que no se le había diagnosticado Covid.
From priest friend just now close to his circle: “He has been tired out because of his schedule at the Shrine and a Confirmation in Wausau. Also has a bad sinus infection. HAS NOT been diagnosed with Covid. Is not deathly ill…”
— Catholic Kevin (@kevin_catholic) August 10, 2021
Finalmente, el propio cardenal ha explicado su estado de salud. Tiene Covid pero se encuentra razonablemente bien y pide oraciones por su recuperación, mostrando su confianza en la Divina Providencia:
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 (@cardinalrlburke) August 10, 2021