Pope Francis to Leave Hospital After Five-Week Stay for Pneumonia

The 88-year-old pontiff will return to the Vatican for a two-month recovery period and make a brief public appearance before his discharge.

Pope Francis is set to be discharged on Sunday, March 23, after battling double pneumonia during a five-week hospitalization at Rome's Gemelli Hospital.
Doctors have prescribed a two-month period of rest and limited activity at the Vatican to aid his recovery, emphasizing the need to avoid strenuous engagements.
The pope plans to greet and bless well-wishers from his hospital window on Sunday, marking his first public appearance since his admission on February 14.
His hospitalization, the longest of his papacy, involved two critical episodes that required high-flow oxygen therapy but did not necessitate intubation.
Speculation about Pope Francis resigning due to health concerns has been firmly dismissed by Vatican officials, who highlight his continued commitment to his role.