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Pope Francis is set to leave hospital on Sunday after spending 38 days battling a severe pneumonia infection in both lungs. The medical director at Gemelli hospital, Dr. Sergio Alfieri, announced that the pope will need at least two months of rest and rehabilitation as he continues his recovery at the Vatican. Francis was first admitted to the hospital on 14 February after a worsening case of bronchitis, which later progressed into a critical pneumonia diagnosis. His doctors confirmed his steady improvement, with slight improvements in both his respiratory and motor functions. As of now, he continues drug therapy, as well as respiratory and physical therapy.
On Sunday, the pope is expected to make his first public appearance from a window of the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, more than five weeks since he was admitted there. Although the Angelus prayer will not be read by Francis, it will be broadcast. His visual presence will be a new development that will be greatly welcomed by his followers. Currently, there are around 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide, making up about every seventh person on the planet. The Vatican reported on Friday that the Pope’s health remains stable, with no longer requiring mechanical ventilation at night and now relying on high-flow oxygen through nasal cannulae less frequently during the day.
The next official medical update on Pope Francis’ condition is expected no earlier than Monday, according to Vatican sources. It is important to note that the Pope’s recovery will take time, and he will need at least two months of rest and rehabilitation to fully recover from his pneumonia infection. His doctors at Gemelli hospital have been monitoring his progress and have noted steady improvement over the past month. Pope Francis’ health has been closely watched by his followers around the world, as he holds a significant position as the leader of the Catholic Church.
Despite facing a critical pneumonia diagnosis, Pope Francis has shown signs of improvement, with his respiratory and motor functions improving. He continues to receive drug therapy, respiratory therapy, and physical therapy to aid in his recovery. The Pope’s upcoming public appearance from the Gemelli Polyclinic window in Rome will be a significant event for his followers, as it will be the first time he has been seen in public since being admitted to the hospital over five weeks ago. It is expected that his message, although not delivered in person, will be broadcast to his followers as a sign of his continued presence and leadership.
As Pope Francis prepares to leave the hospital and begin his recovery at the Vatican, his medical team will continue to monitor his progress closely. The Pope’s health is of great importance to the Catholic community, as he plays a crucial role in leading the Church and representing the faith to millions of followers around the world. Despite the challenges he has faced with his pneumonia infection, his doctors remain optimistic about his recovery and are hopeful that he will make a full recovery with time, rest, and rehabilitation. The Pope’s journey to recovery serves as a reminder of the frailty of human health, even for someone as influential as a world leader like Pope Francis. His followers will continue to offer their prayers and support as he continues on the road to healing and restoration.
