The Holy See Press Office has announced that Pope Francis is expected to make his first public appearance since his hospitalization some five weeks ago.
The Pope is expected to greet the crowd outside Rome’s Gemelli Hospital and deliver his blessing on Sunday, March 23, shortly after 12 p.m. The statement confirmed that the text of the Angelus will be shared, as it has been over the past few weeks.
While doctors have not yet provided a specific timeline for the Pope’s discharge from the hospital, this Sunday’s greeting will mark his first public appearance since being hospitalized on February 14. The announcement follows the latest health update, which reported continued improvements in both Pope Francis’ respiratory and motor functions.
Despite his hospitalization, the Pope has remained active, sending messages to pilgrim groups, concelebrating Mass, and even recording a voice message on March 6 to express his gratitude for the outpouring of love and solidarity from his supporters.
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