Pope Francis to Leave Hospital After First Public Appearance in Over a Month

The 88-year-old pontiff, recovering from pneumonia, will deliver the Angelus blessing from Gemelli Hospital before returning to the Vatican for a two-month convalescence.

Pope Francis has been hospitalized since February 14, 2025, due to pneumonia affecting both lungs, raising concerns about his health and leadership during the Easter season.
The Vatican confirmed that the pope's health has significantly improved, with his pneumonia now under control and oxygen therapy discontinued.
On Sunday, March 23, the pope will deliver a blessing for the Angelus prayer from a hospital window, marking his first public appearance since mid-February.
Doctors have announced that the pope will be discharged from Gemelli Hospital on March 23 and will return to the Vatican's Saint Martha Residence for a two-month convalescence.
The Vatican has yet to finalize plans for leadership of religious events leading up to Easter, as Pope Francis continues his recovery.