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Pope Francis Released from Hospital Following Pneumonia Treatment
The pope makes his first public appearance in five weeks after suffering from a serious respiratory infection.
Pope Francis left Rome's Gemelli hospital on Sunday after a five-week stay for pneumonia.
This was his first public appearance since February 14, when he was hospitalized due to a severe respiratory infection, which has been described as the most significant health issue of his twelve-year papacy.
As he exited the hospital, Francis, 88, waved to supporters from a balcony just prior to his release.
He has been reliant on a wheelchair for several years and appeared with a slightly swollen face.
Speaking briefly in a weak voice, he thanked a member of the crowd who gifted him yellow flowers.
The Vatican's medical team stated that although the pope has been discharged, his recovery will take considerable time, advising an additional two months of rest at the Vatican for his delicate health.
During his hospitalization, Francis was publicly photographed only once, with an image released last week depicting him in prayer within a hospital chapel.
As he got ready to leave the hospital, a convoy of police vehicles accompanied him through Rome, while hundreds of admirers gathered outside, chanting his name in support.
This was his first public appearance since February 14, when he was hospitalized due to a severe respiratory infection, which has been described as the most significant health issue of his twelve-year papacy.
As he exited the hospital, Francis, 88, waved to supporters from a balcony just prior to his release.
He has been reliant on a wheelchair for several years and appeared with a slightly swollen face.
Speaking briefly in a weak voice, he thanked a member of the crowd who gifted him yellow flowers.
The Vatican's medical team stated that although the pope has been discharged, his recovery will take considerable time, advising an additional two months of rest at the Vatican for his delicate health.
During his hospitalization, Francis was publicly photographed only once, with an image released last week depicting him in prayer within a hospital chapel.
As he got ready to leave the hospital, a convoy of police vehicles accompanied him through Rome, while hundreds of admirers gathered outside, chanting his name in support.
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