Pope Francis Returns to Vatican After Longest Hospitalization

The 88-year-old pontiff, recovering from double pneumonia, begins a two-month convalescence with ongoing respiratory therapy and limited public engagements.

Pope Francis made his first public appearance in over five weeks on March 23, addressing faithful from the balcony of Gemelli Hospital in Rome.
The pontiff, who faced two critical health episodes during his 37-day hospitalization, has pneumonia under control but requires further recovery time.
He has returned to the Vatican's Saint Martha residence to begin a convalescence period of at least two months, with medical care provided on-site.
Doctors emphasized the need for respiratory therapy and rehabilitation to restore his voice and full lung function, following damage caused by the illness.
The pope expressed gratitude to medical staff and faithful, while calling for peace in global conflicts, including in Gaza and the Caucasus.

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