Hospitalized since February 14, Pope Francis will return to the Vatican on Sunday, March 23, 2025, after the Angelus. The Holy Father will have to remain convalescing for two months. The announcement was made late Saturday afternoon during a press conference by doctors at the Gemelli Hospital.

As announced earlier in the day, the Holy Father is expected to greet the faithful at the Angelus from the window of his hospital room before returning to the Santa Marta residence in the Vatican.

However, despite this return, Francis will have to undergo "a long convalescence" of "at least two months," explained Professor Sergio Alfieri, who heads the medical team.

"During his hospitalization, the Pope experienced two very critical episodes during which his life was in danger," Dr. Alfieri explained. "He was never intubated; he has always remained alert, oriented, and present," he said. His clinical condition, moreover, "has been stable for at least two weeks." Regarding the Pope's voice, "it will take some time for it to return to what it was before, but we have already seen major improvements compared to the situation ten days ago," the doctors explained, adding that this is a normal part of recovery and convalescence.

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