Pope Francis to leave hospital on Sunday, return to Vatican, doctors say

The 88-year-old pontiff has been battling double pneumonia in both lungs after he was admitted to the hospital on Feb. 14.

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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 Francis returns to Vatican after first appearance since Feb. 14 hospitalization

After Francis' appearance at the hospital, he's expected to leave the facility by car and return to the Vatican.
ABC News - 2d
Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital and convalesce at Vatican

Officials say pontiff will come to the window of his room on Sunday to offer a greeting and blessing. Pope Francis , who is recovering from pneumonia in both lungs, will be discharged from Rome’s ...
The Guardian - 3d
Pope Francis shows 'slight improvement' amid weekslong hospitalization, Vatican says

Pope Francis has shown a "gradual, slight improvement" after more than three weeks in the hospital, the Vatican said Saturday.
NBC News - Mar. 8
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 is discharged from Rome hospital

The Pope waved from the hospital window before being discharged to return to the Vatican.
BBC News - 2d
Pope Francis no longer in immediate danger, Vatican says

Latest medical update for 88-year-old pontiff said he was responding well to treatment in hospital . Pope Francis is no longer in immediate danger and is responding well to treatment in hospital, ...
The Guardian - Mar. 10
Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital on Sunday

The pope has been in stable condition for the past two weeks, according to the Vatican.
ABC News - 3d
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 showing "gradual, slight improvement," Vatican says

The Vatican said Pope Francis is showing "gradual, slight improvement." The 88-year-old has been in the hospital for 23 days, battling double pneumonia.
CBS News - Mar. 8
Pope Francis responding well to treatment, Vatican says

The 88-year-old prayed on Saturday morning in the chapel of the papal suite at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican said.
BBC News - Mar. 8
Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis during monthlong hospital stay

The Vatican said Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized since Feb. 14, was participating in the celebration of the Mass with other priests.
CBS News - Mar. 16
Pope Francis was so close to death that doctors considered ending treatment

Pontiff, 88, spent more than five weeks in hospital with pneumonia before being discharged on Sunday. Pope Francis came so close to death while in hospital with pneumonia that doctors had to choose ...
The Guardian - 6h
Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis since hospitalization

The Vatican has released the first photo of Pope Francis since he was hospitalized more than a month ago. He is still dealing with lung and breathing issues but is no longer in critical condition.
CBS News - Mar. 16
Pope Francis No Longer in Immediate Danger From Pneumonia, Vatican Says

Though his condition had improved, he will remain in the hospital for further treatment, the Vatican said in a statement.
The New York Times - Mar. 10
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
Pope Francis' prognosis has been 'lifted' on 25th consecutive day in hospital

Pope Francis' prognosis has been "lifted" on Monday, his 25th consecutive day in the hospital, according to the Vatican.
ABC News - Mar. 10
Pope to miss Angelus delivery at St. Peter's Square for 5th Sunday since hospitalization

Pope Francis continues his recovery from double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli hospital with the Vatican expected to issue the traditional Sunday Angelus prayer as a written text for the fifth ...
ABC News - Mar. 16
Pope seen praying at hospital chapel in photo released by Vatican

Francis pictured for first time since he was admitted to hospital more than a month ago with pneumonia. The Vatican has released the first photograph of Pope Francis since the 88-year-old was ...
The Guardian - Mar. 16
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
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 is no longer in imminent danger but he remains hospitalized

In a sign of his improved health, Pope Francis followed the Vatican's weeklong spiritual retreat via videoconference on Monday.
CBS News - Mar. 10
Pope following Vatican's spiritual retreat from afar as he recovers from pneumonia in hospital

Pope Francis is participating in the Vatican’s weeklong spiritual retreat from a Rome hospital as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia.
NBC News - Mar. 10
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 briefed on world, church matters on 24th consecutive day in hospital: Vatican

"The night was quiet, the pope was resting," the Holy See, the Vatican's press office, said in a brief statement on Sunday morning.
ABC News - Mar. 9
Pope Francis no longer needs mechanical help to breathe as his health improves, Vatican says

Pope Francis’ condition continued to improve and he hasn’t needed to use the mechanical ventilation mask to help him breathe, the Vatican said.
NBC News - 5d
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 following Vatican's spiritual retreat from afar as he recovers from pneumonia

Pope Francis is participating in the Vatican’s spiritual retreat from a Rome hospital as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia
ABC News - Mar. 10
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 ...
NBC News - 1d
The pope is no longer in imminent danger, doctors say

Pope Francis woke up Tuesday to good news from his doctors: They upgraded his prognosis and say he is no longer in imminent danger of death from pneumonia.
NBC News - Mar. 11
Vatican seeks to debunk fake news on health of Pope Francis

Since pontiff was hospitalised conspiracy theories have swirled online claiming he has died. While Pope Francis was being treated for double pneumonia, Italian TikToker Ottavo made his way ...
The Guardian - Mar. 11
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
Pope thanks those who care for the sick as he continues to recover in hospital

Francis pays tribute to ‘miracle of tenderness’ after doctors report slight improvement in his condition. Pope Francis has issued a message from his hospital bed thanking medical staff and ...
The Guardian - Mar. 9
Pope Francis greets crowds in Rome before discharge from hospital

Pontiff says he has ‘had the opportunity to experience the Lord’s patience’ and pays tribute to ‘tireless care’ of medics. Pope Francis greeted a large crowd of pilgrims gathered outside Gemelli ...
The Guardian - 2d
Pope, responding well, rests as Vatican marks another Holy Year event without him

Pope Francis is continuing his recovery from double pneumonia after doctors reported some positive news
ABC News - Mar. 9
Francis rests in hospital as Holy Year marches on without him, this weekend dedicated to volunteers

Pope Francis is continuing his recovery from double pneumonia as the Vatican’s Holy Year is proceeding without him
ABC News - Mar. 8
Doctors will provide first in-person update in Pope Francis' recovery from pneumonia in a month

Pope Francis’ doctors are providing their first in-person update on the pontiff’s condition in a month
ABC News - 3d
A day-by-day look at Pope Francis' hospitalization for pneumonia, at the 3-week mark

Pope Francis was hospitalized on Feb. 14 after suffering a bout of bronchitis for weeks and after increasingly finding it hard to speak publicly
ABC News - Mar. 7
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