Timeline of Pope Francis' longest hospital stay as doctors announce his release set for Sunday
Briefly

Pope Francis, 88, was hospitalized on Feb. 14 with bronchitis that escalated to a complex infection and double pneumonia. During his hospital stay, the pope faced multiple life-threatening crises, including onset of slight kidney failure and steroid-induced diabetes. Doctors highlighted his frail health, noting his history of lung surgery and limited mobility. After a difficult battle and significant treatment, including two blood transfusions, he managed to stabilize after three weeks in the hospital. Ultimately, he was deemed well enough to recover further at the Vatican.
Pope Francis was hospitalized with a complex respiratory infection that developed into double pneumonia, resulting in life-threatening crises but eventually stabilized.
After two weeks of hospital treatment, Pope Francis was stable enough to continue his convalescence at the Vatican, despite his ongoing health concerns.
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