Pope Francis to Make First Public Appearance After Month-Long Hospitalization

The 88-year-old pontiff will deliver a blessing for the Angelus prayer from a hospital window on March 23 as his health continues to improve.

Pope Francis has been hospitalized at Gemelli Hospital in Rome since February 14 due to pneumonia affecting both lungs.
The Vatican reports that his condition is improving, with the pneumonia now under control, though he remains under medical supervision and continues therapy.
This Sunday, March 23, the Pope will make his first public appearance in over a month, offering a blessing for the Angelus prayer from his hospital room window.
His prolonged hospitalization has led to questions about leadership for upcoming Easter events, with no definitive decisions yet announced by the Vatican.
Pope Francis, who has a history of respiratory issues, has previously made public appearances from Gemelli Hospital after surgeries in 2021 and 2023.