Cliff Notes – Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital
- Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital after doctors confirm he has recovered from double pneumonia.
- Pope Francis, aged 88, is set to be discharged from Gemelli Hospital in Rome after a five-week treatment for double pneumonia and a severe respiratory infection.
- The pontiff, who has been out of public view since 9 February, will appear from his hospital window on Sunday to offer a blessing to supporters.
- Cardinal Victor Fernandez noted that the Pope may need time to “relearn to speak” after his use of high-flow oxygen, but his overall health is improving.
Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital tomorrow
Pope Francis is to be released from hospital tomorrow after being treated for double pneumonia for the last five weeks.
The 88-year-old pontiff has been receiving treatment at Gemelli Hospital in Rome since 14 February for a severe respiratory infection.
The Vatican previously said he would appear from the window of his hospital room on Sunday to offer a blessing.
A photo released by the Vatican last week showed the leader of the Catholic church celebrating Sunday mass in a hospital chapel.
He is seen wearing a purple stole while sitting in a wheelchair in front of an altar.
The Vatican said in a statement that Pope Francis wanted to come to the hospital window around noon (11am UK time) on Sunday to give a greeting and blessing.