Pope Francis has returned to the Vatican after a five-week battle with double pneumonia at Gemelli Hospital. Although he appeared frail during his release, he thanked supporters and acknowledged their flowers during a public appearance. He had initially been hospitalized due to a severe respiratory infection that evolved into pneumonia. His medical team stated that his condition is now stabilized, allowing him to convalesce at Casa Santa Marta for two months, where he will continue to engage in public reflections despite missing the Angelus prayer recently.
During this long period of hospitalization, I have had the opportunity to experience the patience of the Lord, which I also see reflected in the tireless care of doctors and health workers, as well as in the care and hopes of the relatives of the sick.
Though the pope looked frail and struggled to speak, he addressed the crowd outside the hospital, thanking them and acknowledging one woman in the crowd who was holding flowers.
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