The Pope Will Be Discharged Tomorrow, After 37 Days In Hospital
Pope Francis’ doctors Sergio Alfieri (R) and Luigi Carbone (L) attend a briefing at the Agostino Gemelli Hospital, where Pope Francis is hospitalized to continue his treatment for bilateral pneumonia, in Rome, Italy, 22 March 2025. The doctors informed that Pope Francis will be discharged from the hospital on Sunday 23 march. Photo: EFE/EPA/GIUSEPPE LAMI
March 22, 2025 Hour: 1:45 pm
Pope Francis will be discharged from the hospital tomorrow, after 37 days at the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome for a respiratory infection, and will return to his residence at the Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican, announced this Saturday by Doctor Sergio Alfieri, Head of the team treating you at the medical centre.
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The pontiff “will be discharged tomorrow, (is) in stable state for fifteen days. The rest period at Casa Santa Marta will continue and will remain in convalescence for a period of at least two months”, said Alfieri.
Francisco, 88 years old, was admitted to the Gemelli hospital in Rome on 14 February for his breathing problems, which were due to a polymicrobiological infection bronchitis with bilateral pneumonia.
According to the Holy See Press Office, the Pope plans to greet the crowd outside the Gemelli hospital in Rome and give their blessing on Sunday, March 23, shortly after 12 pm.
Despite his long stay in the hospital during the last five weeks, the Pope has continued to work, sending messages to groups of pilgrims, concelebrating Mass and even sending a voice message on March 6 to thank everyone for their testimonies of love and solidarity.
In addition, Pope Francis In a brief message from the Gemelli hospital in Rome, Pope Francis greeted Italian pilgrims visiting Rome for the Jubilee Year, emphasizing that these pilgrimages express unity around their pastors and the Bishop of Rome, demonstrating their commitment to Jesus’ invitation to enter through the narrow door.
The Pope emphasized that love unites and helps to grow, which is why God gathered them at the tomb of Saint Peter, to strengthen their faith and unite them in charity.
Autor: ACJ
Fuente: EFE // Vatican News