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Pope Francis Set to Leave Hospital Following Recovery from Pneumonia
The Pontiff will return to the Vatican on Sunday after a 38-day hospital stay, with doctors advising a period of prolonged rest.
Pope Francis is set to be discharged from Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome on Sunday after a 38-day hospitalization for severe pneumonia that affected both of his lungs.
This information was shared by Dr. Sergio Alfieri, the hospital's medical director, during a press conference on Saturday.
The pope was first admitted on February 14th due to bronchitis, which subsequently progressed into a more severe pneumonia case.
Hospital officials report that Francis has shown consistent improvement in recent weeks, and his condition is now stable.
As he returns to the Vatican, doctors have recommended at least two months of rest and rehabilitation.
The pope will continue with physical and respiratory therapy and is still on medication.
He no longer needs mechanical ventilation at night and is gradually decreasing his dependence on high-flow nasal oxygen during the day.
On Sunday, Francis is expected to make a visual appearance from a hospital window, marking his first public appearance in over five weeks.
The weekly Angelus prayer will be aired, as has been the case in recent weeks, but it will not be delivered personally by the pope.
The Vatican announced on Friday that his respiratory and motor functions are progressively improving.
A formal medical update is expected on Monday.
This information was shared by Dr. Sergio Alfieri, the hospital's medical director, during a press conference on Saturday.
The pope was first admitted on February 14th due to bronchitis, which subsequently progressed into a more severe pneumonia case.
Hospital officials report that Francis has shown consistent improvement in recent weeks, and his condition is now stable.
As he returns to the Vatican, doctors have recommended at least two months of rest and rehabilitation.
The pope will continue with physical and respiratory therapy and is still on medication.
He no longer needs mechanical ventilation at night and is gradually decreasing his dependence on high-flow nasal oxygen during the day.
On Sunday, Francis is expected to make a visual appearance from a hospital window, marking his first public appearance in over five weeks.
The weekly Angelus prayer will be aired, as has been the case in recent weeks, but it will not be delivered personally by the pope.
The Vatican announced on Friday that his respiratory and motor functions are progressively improving.
A formal medical update is expected on Monday.
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