Pope Francis Hundreds of people waving hundreds gather outside the Jegli Hospital in Rome on Sunday Pope leaves hospital After the pneumonia round that survived life.
During his first public appearance in five weeks, his 88-year-old pope said “Thank you everyone” for giving a thumbs up and acknowledging the crowd after he was taken to the hospital balcony overlooking the main entrance to the building.
The ode to “Viva Il Papa!” and “Papa Francesco” erupted from the crowd.
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His appearance came minutes after a convoy carrying Francis passed through Roman light traffic on Sunday morning on the way to the Vatican. Then, as he continues to recover from home, he will begin two months of rest and recovery.
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The Pope of Argentina suffered from chronic lung disease and had one of the lungs removed when he was young. Sent to the hospital On February 14, a bronchitis made it difficult for him to speak. Doctors at Gemelli Hospital in Rome quickly diagnosed Francis Double pneumonia.
His first three weeks of hospitalization were marked with a roller coaster of setbacks, including Respiratory Crisis,,,,, Gentle renal failure And the severe cough fit forced the doctor to put Francis on a mechanical ventilation mask.
“During hospitalization, he proposed two episodes during which the life of the Father was at risk,” Dr. Sergio Alfieri, director of medical director of Jagley, said on Saturday night. “He then made slow but gradual improvements.”
Alfieri said Francis will continue taking the medication “for a long time” and observe for at least two months of rest after discharge.”
Dr. Luigi Carbone, the pope’s personal doctor, said: “In the Vatican, we have prepared the necessary help and we are ready to get him back to Santa Marda.
Although it has not been made public for weeks, the Pope shared Recorded messages In early March, thanks for his prayers for his recovery. This message – a voice that emphasizes Francis’ weakness and effort – is played on St. Peter’s Square to celebrate faithful chanting, with the nightly chanting of rosary prayers. The same is true of the Vatican Photos of the Pope In praying.
During his hospitalization, the church celebrated 12th Anniversary Francis’s Pope was honored by his honor.
