Pope Francis To Be Discharged from Hospital, Returns to Vatican

Pope Francis is set to be discharged from Rome’s Agostino Gemelli Hospital on Sunday, 23 March, following successful treatment for an acute respiratory infection and bilateral pneumonia.

According to the Vatican News, the 86-year-old pontiff will return to his residence, Casa Santa Marta, to continue his recovery. Doctors confirmed his condition has improved steadily since his hospitalisation on 14 February.

Dr Sergio Alfieri, head of the medical team, told the Vatican News that while the Pope’s pneumonia has been treated, he will require a minimum of two months of convalescence. Despite this, the Pope remains active in staying informed about global and church affairs and has been a cooperative patient throughout his treatment.
The Vatican reported that although Pope Francis will not resume his full schedule of public engagements immediately, he is expected to gradually return to his normal activities.