The Pope was released from Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Sunday.
Pope Francis was released from the hospital after staying in the hospital for over five weeks after suffering from bronchitis and pneumonia in both lungs.
A video of the Pope greeting the crowd outside of the hospital was released.
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Here’s what The Guardian reported:
Pope Francis was discharged from Rome’s Gemelli hospital Sunday, five weeks after he was admitted for a case of bronchitis and later suffered other medical complications, including pneumonia in both lungs.
Appearing weak but in good spirits, the pope briefly greeted hundreds of faithful from a hospital balcony Sunday morning before leaving the facility, his first public appearance since going in for treatment in mid-February.
“I see a woman with yellow flowers. Brava!” he said, his voice subdued. The 88-year-old then gave the crowd a thumbs up and made the sign of the cross before being wheeled back into his room.
The crowd erupted in chants of “Viva il papa!” and “Papa Francesco,” celebrating his remarkable recovery after an illness that left him hospitalized for weeks.
“It’s emotional to again find the hope that the pope brings,” said Rome resident Giulia Gianarelli.
Pope Francis has made his first public appearance in over a month
He blessed the crowd and spoke to them
He now returns to the Vatican
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Per AP:
A frail Pope Francis returned to the Vatican on Sunday after a five-week hospitalization for life-threatening double pneumonia, and he made a surprise stop at his favorite basilica on the way home before beginning two months of prescribed rest and recovery.
The 88-year-old pope sat in the front passenger seat of his white Fiat 500L wearing nasal tubes to give him supplemental oxygen as he entered the Perugino gate of Vatican City, where his return brought relief after fears that his illness could be fatal or lead to another papal resignation.
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