‘Viva il Papa!’: Supporters praise Pope Francis as he leaves hospital after life-threatening pneumonia battle – The Times of India

Pope Francis made his first public appearance in over five weeks (Picture credit: AP) Pope Francis made his first public appearance in over five weeks on Sunday, greeting the faithful from the balcony of Rome’s Gemelli Hospital before his discharge following a life-threatening battle with pneumonia. Sitting in a wheelchair, the 88-year-old pontiff waved gently…

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Pope spends a quiet night at hospital, continues medication: Vatican – The Times of India

Pope Francis, who was hospitalised on Friday after his weeklong bronchitis worsened, spent a peaceful first night at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, the Vatican said on Saturday. The 88-year-old pontiff ate breakfast, read the newspapers, and continued his medication, according to Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni, quoted by news agency AP.Francis was admitted with a respiratory tract…

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