Pope Francis to Make First Public Appearance Before Hospital Discharge
Pope Francis is set to make a public appearance on March 23, before returning to the Vatican for recovery after severe pneumonia.
His return home, after the longest hospitalization of his 12-year papacy and the second-longest in recent papal history, brought tangible relief to the Vatican and Catholic faithful who have been anxiously following 38 days of medical ups and downs and wondering if Francis would make it.
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His return home, after the longest hospitalization of his 12-year papacy and the second-longest in recent papal history, brought tangible relief to the Vatican and Catholic faithful who have been anxiously following 38 days of medical ups and downs and wondering if Francis would make it.
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The pope has been prescribed at least two months of convalescence and advised to avoid crowds while continuing his rehabilitation therapy.
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Francis will need two months of rest at the Vatican, during which he will continue to receive medical care, the surgeon said.
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Despite the health issues, Pope Francis’ social media has still delivered its #GospelOfTheDay Sunday, which was accompanied by a note from His Holiness thanking well-wishers for their prayers soon after his hospitalization.
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The current hospitalisation, however, is the longest of his papacy.
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Pope Francis is not completely healed, but no longer has pneumonia and is now in a stable condition, according to his doctors.
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The Saturday evening briefing was the first in-person update on the pontiff's condition since Feb. 21, a week after the 88-year-old Francis was brought to Gemelli hospital.
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Throughout his illness, the Vatican has maintained that Francis has has continued to fulfill his duties.
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Francis will require at least two months of rest, rehabilitation and convalescence back at the Vatican during which time he has been discouraged from meeting in big groups or exerting himself.
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Pope Francis's hospitalization has become the longest of his 12-year papacy.
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Pope Francis’ doctors provided their first in-person update on the pontiff’s condition in a month, in a sign that he has made good and steady progress in his battle against double pneumonia.
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Despite his health battles, the Vatican made no indications that the pope would resign, unlike his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, who stepped down in 2013 in a move that prompted global outrage.
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Francis is prone to lung infections because he developed pleurisy as a young adult and had part of one lung removed while training to be a priest in his native Argentina.
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While he has not been seen in five weeks, his presence has been felt with the Vatican releasing a short audio message from the pope as well as a photo last weekend showing him praying at that hospital’s chapel.
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Summary
Pope Francis is scheduled to address supporters on March 23, his first public appearance in five weeks, before returning to the Vatican for two months of rehabilitation. The 88-year-old pontiff spent 38 days at Rome's Gemelli hospital battling pneumonia and other complications that at times threatened his life. Doctors have confirmed he will need to avoid large gatherings during recovery but has shown steady improvement, requiring less oxygen support. His discharge marks the end of his longest hospitalization during his papacy amid significant concern for his health among the faithful.
Perspectives
Pope Francis is recovering well after being hospitalized for a severe respiratory infection and double pneumonia, displaying significant improvements in his condition.
Following his discharge, Francis will enter a period of convalescence for at least two months during which he is expected to focus on rehabilitation and limit public engagements, signaling a new phase in his papacy that may involve reforms within the Catholic Church.
Despite health challenges, the pope has maintained communication with his followers through social media and has expressed gratitude for the support he's received, emphasizing his commitment to continuing his papal duties.
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