Pope Francis Shares Health Update from Hospital After Month-Long Pneumonia Battle

The 88-year-old pontiff, hospitalized since mid-February, expresses gratitude for prayers and reflects on faith during his recovery.

Pope Francis has been hospitalized at Rome's Gemelli Hospital since February 14 due to a severe case of double pneumonia following bronchitis.
In a message released by the Vatican, the pope described his condition as a 'time of trial' and expressed physical frailty but emphasized the enduring power of faith, love, and hope.
The Vatican shared the first photo of the pope since his hospitalization, showing him in a wheelchair celebrating Mass in the hospital chapel.
Medical updates confirm the pope's condition is stable with gradual improvement, though he remains under hospital care for respiratory and motor therapy.
The pope thanked healthcare workers for their dedication and called on the faithful to pray for global peace, highlighting conflicts in Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, and other regions.