US EditionPope Francis makes first public appearance in five weeks as he leaves hospital
- Pope Francis made his first public appearance in five weeks, waving from a balcony at Gemelli University Hospital, where he was hospitalized due to serious health issues.
- He appeared frail in a wheelchair and showed signs of a frail condition, but he did not require oxygen assistance during this sighting as noted by eyewitnesses.
- The Pope is recovering from multiple health issues, including pneumonia and kidney failure, which left him 'in danger of losing his life,' according to doctors.
- Doctors advised that he needs at least two months of rest and rehabilitation.
655 Articles
655 Articles
franciscanmedia.org
Pope returns to Vatican after long hospitalization
ROME (CNS) — Immediately before leaving Rome’s Gemelli hospital after more than five weeks of treatment for breathing difficulties, double pneumonia and infections, Pope Francis greeted hundreds of people who gathered outside the hospital March 23. With a very weak voice, Pope Francis thanked the crowd, waving his hands and giving a thumbs up. He also pointed to a woman carrying a yellow-wrapped bouquet of flowers and told the crowd, “She’s good…
Pope leaves hospital after surviving life-threatening bout of pneumonia, takes detour going home
A weak and frail Pope Francis left the hospital Sunday after surviving a five-week, life-threatening bout of pneumonia, giving a thumbs up to an adoring crowd and taking a detour to go pray at a Rome-area church before returning home to the Vatican. A motorcade carrying the 88-year-old pope wound…
A fragile Pope Francis returned to the Vatican on Sunday after a five-week hospital stay for a double pneumonia, and made a surprise stop at his favorite basilica on his way home before starting two months of rest and recovery.
Pope Francis, still weak, returned to the Vatican on Sunday after suffering from bilateral pneumonia, which had him more than a month in treatment in order to overcome his complex state of health. The pontiff, he gave himself a moment to greet and thank his gathered faithful.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 51% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
