Rome: Pope Francis’s convalescence from a bout of pneumonia will last at least two months, doctors at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital said Saturday. “The Pope will be discharged tomorrow, in stable conditions for two weeks now. The period of rest at Casa Santa Marta will continue and the Pontiff will be convalescing for at least two months,” explained Prof. Sergio Alfieri, head of the medical team treating the 88-year-old Argentine pontiff at the Policlinico Agostino Gemelli.
According to Ansa News Agency, Prof. Alfieri announced that Pope Francis’s health has been stable for the last two weeks, allowing for his discharge from the hospital. The Pope will continue his recovery at Casa Santa Marta, where he is expected to spend at least two months in convalescence. The medical team continues to monitor his health closely to ensure a full recovery.
