Pope’s doctors said that it would still take “a lot of time” for his aging body to fully heal
Vatican City:
Pope Francis on Sunday made his first public appearance in more than five weeks, waving from a balcony at Rome’s Gemelli hospital before his expected discharge from the facility later in the afternoon.
Francis, 88, went to hospital on February 14 with a severe respiratory infection that became the most serious health crisis of his 12-year papacy.
The pope’s doctors said on Saturday that it would still take “a lot of time” for his aging body to fully heal, and said they had prescribed the pontiff a further two months of rest at the Vatican.
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Pope Francis, the 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church, has made his first public appearance in over five weeks. He was seen waving from a balcony at Rome’s Gemelli hospital before his expected discharge later in the day. The pope had been admitted to the hospital on February 14 due to a severe respiratory infection, which had become the most serious health crisis of his 12-year papacy.
Despite his public appearance, Pope Francis’s doctors have emphasized that his aging body will require a significant amount of time to fully heal. They have recommended an additional two months of rest for the pontiff once he returns to the Vatican. This extended period of rest is crucial for his recovery and overall well-being.
The Pope’s health has been a topic of concern in recent weeks, with many around the world sending their thoughts and prayers for his speedy recovery. His return to the public eye, even briefly, is a positive sign that he is on the road to recovery.
As Pope Francis prepares to leave the hospital and continue his recovery at the Vatican, his well-being remains a top priority for the Catholic community and the world at large. We wish him a swift and complete recovery as he continues to carry out his duties as the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church.
