Francis was admitted to Rome hospital on February 14 with a severe respiratory infection.
Published On 22 Mar 2025
Pope Francis will be discharged from hospital on Sunday and will need two months of rest at the Vatican, one of the doctors treating him says.
Francis, 88, was admitted to a Rome hospital on February 14 with a severe respiratory infection that has required evolving treatment.
Catholics and others worldwide have been praying for his recovery. Many have been leaving flowers, candles and notes for Francis outside Gemelli University Hospital, where he is admitted.
Francis will make his first public appearance since becoming ill on Sunday from the hospital.
“Pope Francis intends to wave and offer a blessing from the Agostino Gemelli hospital in Rome after Angelus prayers,” the Vatican said on Saturday.
The Angelus prayers are normally recited by the pope at midday (11: 00 GMT) every Sunday. But due to his hospitalisation, the pope has missed these prayers for five str