Pope Francis to Make Public Appearance on Sunday After Hospitalization

Sat 22nd Mar, 2025

In a significant announcement from the Vatican, Pope Francis is set to make his first public appearance this Sunday, marking a notable moment following his extended hospitalization. The 88-year-old leader of the Roman Catholic Church has been receiving treatment for pneumonia at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome for the past five weeks.

Since his admission to the hospital, only a single photograph of the Pope has been released, capturing him from behind. In the upcoming public appearance, he intends to deliver a greeting and a blessing following the traditional Angelus prayer.

The details regarding the location of his appearance remain somewhat unclear. It is yet to be confirmed whether the Pope will be seen from the window of his hospital room or from a balcony, reminiscent of his predecessor, Pope John Paul II, who often addressed the public from hospital windows during his own medical recoveries.

Despite the anticipation surrounding his return to the public eye, it has been confirmed that Pope Francis will not personally lead the Angelus prayer this Sunday, continuing a pattern established during his hospital stay.


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