After a six-week hospitalization due to severe pneumonia, Pope Francis is expected to be discharged soon and will need two months for recovery while on oxygen therapy.
Pope Francis to Be Discharged from Hospital After Battle with Pneumonia
Pope Francis to Be Discharged from Hospital After Battle with Pneumonia
Pope Francis has shown significant improvement and is set to leave the hospital for recovery in the Vatican.
Pope Francis will be discharged from a Rome hospital this Sunday as his doctors confirm that his condition has stabilized after a challenging bout with double pneumonia. Over the past six weeks, the 88-year-old pontiff faced severe respiratory issues that put his life in jeopardy on two occasions. As of Saturday evening, Dr. Sergio Alfieri, who leads the medical team treating the pope, announced the improvement and noted that Pope Francis expressed joy about the news of his upcoming release.
While he is expected to return to the Vatican for recuperation, doctors advised that the pope must avoid large crowds and any sources of potential infection, which are precautions typically advised for pneumonia recovery. His healing is ongoing, and he will continue to require oxygen therapy during this period. For weeks, Catholics globally have been praying for his health, with nightly rosary prayers held by cardinals outside St. Peter’s Square, showcasing the community's support for the pontiff during his recovery.
While he is expected to return to the Vatican for recuperation, doctors advised that the pope must avoid large crowds and any sources of potential infection, which are precautions typically advised for pneumonia recovery. His healing is ongoing, and he will continue to require oxygen therapy during this period. For weeks, Catholics globally have been praying for his health, with nightly rosary prayers held by cardinals outside St. Peter’s Square, showcasing the community's support for the pontiff during his recovery.
