Vatican says pontiff will come to the window of his room on Sunday to offer a greeting and blessingPope Francis is poised to make his first public appearance in more than five weeks, greeting people from the window of his hospital room where he is recovering from pneumonia in both lungs.The pontiff, 88, wants to come to the window of his room at Rome’s Gemelli hospital after midday prayers on Sunday to give the greeting and blessing, the Vatican said in a statement today. Continue reading...
Pope Francis, 88, recovering from pneumonia in both lungs after being admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14, will be discharged on Sunday and convalesce at the Vatican for two months. His health has improved, though he needs to relearn to speak due to oxygen treatment side effects. Despite health challenges, he continued to lead the Vatican from the hospital and will be unable to immediately meet groups.
