Pope Francis Discharged from Hospital After Pneumonia Battle, Ordered Two Months Rest

Pope Francis's Health Update

• 🕊️ Pope Francis, aged 88, is to be discharged from Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Sunday after battling pneumonia for over five weeks.
• 🏥 He was admitted on February 14th with a severe respiratory infection, described as the most serious health crisis of his 12-year papacy.
• 🧠 His medical team confirmed he was never intubated and remained alert and oriented throughout his stay.

Recovery and Future Engagements

• 💊 The Pope will continue drug therapy and undergo a convalescence and rest period of at least two months at the Vatican.
• 🗣️ While no longer suffering from pneumonia, he has not completely healed from a complex infection, with one cardinal noting he might need to "relearn to speak."
• 🗓️ His first public appearance since admission will be to offer a blessing from his hospital room window on Sunday before discharge.
• 👑 Future engagements, including a meeting with King Charles and leading Easter celebrations, will be decided at a later date.