Pope Francis's Health Update: Discharge from Hospital Confirmed

After battling severe pneumonia in both lungs, Pope Francis will return to the Vatican for further recovery, amidst global prayers for his health and divine guidance.

Pope Francis's recovery journey has taken a hopeful turn as doctors announced he will be discharged from a Rome hospital on Sunday. The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized for a total of six weeks due to pneumonia that severely compromised his health, necessitating round-the-clock medical care and twice placing his life at great risk.

According to his medical team, the pope’s condition has shown substantial improvement and has stabilized over the past two weeks, enabling him to overcome critical infections. Despite his recovery, medical experts emphasize that he is not yet fully healed and will require at least two months of rest in the Vatican, along with therapy and oxygen assistance, standard in recovery cases of pneumonia.

Dr. Sergio Alfieri, the head of the medical team attending to the pope, remarked on his joy upon receiving the news of his discharge, highlighting that Francis had been eager to return home for several days. In the weeks following his hospitalization, many faithful followers have rallied around the pontiff, with nightly rosary prayers held in St. Peter’s Square led by cardinals, aimed at fostering collective hope for his healing.

While the pope is anticipated to gradually return to his schedule, doctors have advised him to avoid crowds and stay away from potential sources of infection, focusing on his health restoration in the crucial weeks ahead.