Pope Francis to Be Discharged from Hospital

Pope Francis will be discharged from the hospital on Sunday after spending more than a month.

He was treated for double pneumonia, according to Dr. Sergio Alfieri, the head of the Pope's medical team.

Alfieri told reporters on Saturday: “The Holy Father will be discharged from tomorrow in stable clinical condition with a prescription to partially continue drug therapy and a convalescence and rest period of at least two months."

“Today we are happy to say that tomorrow he will be at home,” he added.

The Pope made his first public appearance on Sunday at the hospital’s balcony before making his way back to the Casa Santa Marta.

Pope Francis was admitted to the hospital on February 14 after suffering from pneumonia. 

The pope’s voice is improving but he still needs time to recover.

The 88-year-old Pope will continue the therapy and physiotherapy after he has been discharged.