Pope Francis Discharged After Battling Severe Pneumonia, Begins Two-Month Recovery Period
Pope Francis returns to the Vatican after five weeks in the hospital due to double pneumonia, marking a serious health crisis for the pontiff.
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Though the pope has returned from hospital, his doctors have said it would still take "a lot of time" for his ageing body to heal fully.
Pope Francis returns to Vatican after five weeks in hospital
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His return home, after the longest hospitalization of his 12-year papacy and the second-longest in recent papal history, brought tangible relief to the Vatican and Catholic faithful who have been anxiously following 38 days of medical ups and downs and wondering if Francis would make it.
Pope Francis is back home after a 5-week hospital stay for life-threatening double pneumonia
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His return home, after the longest hospitalization of his 12-year papacy and the second-longest in recent papal history, brought tangible relief to the Vatican and Catholic faithful who have been anxiously following 38 days of medical ups and downs and wondering if Francis would make it.
Pope arrives home at Vatican after 5-week hospital stay to beat life-threatening bout of pneumonia
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Pope Francis has made his first public appearance since a recent hospital stay.
Pope Francis makes first public appearance since hospital stay
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Francis' doctors said he will need two months of rest, should avoid meeting with large groups and should not exert himself.
Pope Francis, 88, is back at the Vatican after 5-week hospital stay
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The uncertainty of the pope’s condition raised questions about a potential papal resignation or funeral.
Pope Is Discharged From Hospital, Returns to Vatican
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Even as he returns to the Vatican, doctors caution that his recovery will take time.
Pope Francis makes first public appearance ahead of hospital discharge
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Despite his health challenges, on some days Francis continued to lead the Vatican from his hospital room, including approving individuals for sainthood and writing a letter to the editor of Corriere della Sera newspaper reiterating his appeal for peace and disarmament.
Pope Francis greets crowds in Rome before discharge from hospital
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Once at the Vatican, Francis will begin two months of rest and convalescence as he continues his rehabilitation at home.
Pope Francis leaves hospital after 5-week hospital stay
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His discharge comes after 38 days of medical ups and downs that raised the prospect of a papal resignation or funeral.
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The appearance marks the first time Francis has been seen by the public since being admitted to the hospital on Feb. 14 after a bout of bronchitis worsened, though the Vatican shared an image last week of the pope at prayer in the hospital’s chapel.
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Despite his ongoing health struggles, there has been no indication from the Vatican that the pope intends to resign.
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The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is once again very serious and requires the urgent commitment of the conflicting parties and the international community.
Pope Francis makes first public appearance in 5 weeks as he leaves hospital
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Despite being plagued by a string of lung-related health issues, Francis has shown a determination to get better, resuming some work activities and signing documents.
Pope Francis appears frail as he’s discharged from hospital to continue recovery at Vatican
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Summary
After a five-week hospitalization for double pneumonia, Pope Francis has returned to the Vatican. The 88-year-old pontiff required significant medical attention, facing critical episodes that raised concerns about his health. Upon his release, he made an initial public appearance, greeting supporters from a hospital balcony and stopping at a favored basilica to pray. Medical experts have advised Francis to take two months for recovery, limiting his activities as he regains strength. The Pope's return brings relief to the Vatican and the global Catholic community amid worries about his health.
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Pope Francis returned to the Vatican after a five-week hospitalization for double pneumonia, marking a significant health crisis during his papacy.
The pontiff expressed gratitude towards his health care providers and the prayers from supporters around the world, emphasizing the importance of patience in healing.
Francis will undergo a two-month rehabilitation period, during which he is advised to avoid large gatherings and exertion, but he is expected to resume normal activities eventually.
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