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Pope Francis will make his first public appearance in five weeks on Sunday, offering a blessing from his hospital window as he recovers from double pneumonia.
Pope Francis is set to make his first public appearance in five weeks this Sunday, as he continues to recover from a severe respiratory infection that led to his hospitalization for double pneumonia. The 88-year-old pontiff, who was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on February 14, will offer a blessing from the window of his hospital room at noon, the Vatican confirmed in a statement on Saturday.
While Francis has been unable to conduct his usual weekly noon-time prayers in St. Peter’s Square since his hospitalization, the Vatican assured the faithful that he is continuing his recovery. A brief appearance from his hospital window will mark a significant moment in his healing process, as it will be his first public communication since being admitted.
The pope’s condition, while still requiring evolving treatment, has shown signs of improvement. Last week, the Vatican released a photograph showing Francis in a moment of prayer at a hospital chapel, a quiet symbol of his resilience. Despite his ongoing recovery, the pope has expressed his desire to personally connect with the faithful and offer his blessing from the Gemelli window.
Although the pontiff will not deliver his customary prayer this Sunday, the gesture signifies his commitment to maintaining his connection with the public, even during his time of recovery. The Vatican continues to monitor the pope’s health closely, as his appearance from the window marks a hopeful step in his journey back to full health.
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