Pope Francis released from hospital after 5-week stay

Pope Francis was released from a Rome hospital early Sunday after spending five weeks in treatment for double pneumonia. The 88-year-old pontiff also made his first public appearance since he was hospitalized, before returning to the Vatican. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez has more.

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Pope Francis makes first public appearance since hospital stay

Pope Francis has made his first public appearance since a recent hospital stay. After five weeks of dealing with double pneumonia, the Pope was released from a Roman hospital and returned to the ...
The Hill - 2d
Pope Francis makes first public appearance before hospital release

Pope Francis is back home at the Vatican after spending five weeks in the hospital for a severe case of pneumonia. Before his release, he spoke to a crowd from a hospital window. NBC’s Raf Sanchez ...
NBC News - 2d
Pope Francis makes his first public appearance and is discharged from the hospital

Pope Francis was discharged from the hospital Sunday after making a brief public appearance for the first time in more than five weeks, waving to a crowd from his window at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital ...
NBC News - 2d
Pope Francis returns home after hospital stay fighting life-threatening illness

The 88-year-old made his first public appearance in five weeks at the hospital on Sunday after surviving a life-threatening bout of pneumonia.
CBS News - 1d
Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis since his hospitalization

Pope Francis was photographed at the hospital for the first time since he was admitted last month for double pneumonia.
NBC News - Mar. 16
Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis since his hospitalization

The Vatican press office released a photo of Pope Francis on Sunday in a private chapel of Rome's Gemelli Hospital.
ABC News - Mar. 16
Pope Francis set to be released from hospital

Pope Francis is scheduled to be discharged from the hospital on Sunday, his doctors at Gemelli Hospital said. Francis, 88, was hospitalized for bronchitis on Feb. 14 and remained under care for ...
NBC News - 2d
Pope Francis Will Be Discharged From the Hospital on Sunday, Doctors Say

The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized for six weeks with pneumonia in both lungs. He will need to rest in the Vatican for at least two months, his doctors said.
The New York Times - 3d
Pope making 1st public appearance before hospital discharge and return to Vatican for convalescence

Pope Francis is making his first public appearance in five weeks before being discharged from the hospital where he was treated for a life-threatening case of pneumonia
ABC News - 2d

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