The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis will be discharged tomorrow from the Gemelli Hospital, where he has been receiving treatment for a respiratory infection.
The Pontiff, who recently overcame pneumonia, is now in stable condition and his health is improving rapidly. According to doctors, his speech recovery is expected in the short term, while other infections have been significantly reduced. However, the Pope will face a recovery period of at least two months.
The news of his discharge comes after two weeks of continuous medical care, during which the Pope’s progress has been very encouraging. The pneumonia that had led to his hospitalization has been successfully treated, and the respiratory complications have been resolved. Doctors also emphasized that while full recovery will take time, his overall condition has improved significantly.
In recent days, the Pope has also received comfort from the prayers of many faithful, not only in Italy but worldwide. The support from the ecclesiastical community and believers has been a source of strength for the Pontiff during this difficult period.
The Vatican has indicated that, although recovery will require adequate rest, Pope Francis has expressed his intention to return to work, while understanding the need to follow medical advice. His public agenda will be adapted to his health needs, and an official statement confirms that he will remain engaged with major ecclesiastical matters, albeit at a less intense pace than before.
During his recovery, Pope Francis will be monitored by a medical team, and his daily activities will focus on recuperation. It is likely that the Pontiff will make shorter, selective public appearances, but his spiritual presence and support for the Catholic Church will remain constant.
This episode, although not related to severe complications, has nonetheless drawn attention to the fragility of the Pope’s well-being and how the Church, through its leader, continues to serve as a guiding point for millions of people worldwide. Both the faithful and Church leaders await the Pope’s full return to health with hope.