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The Holy Father will be discharged from tomorrow (Sunday) in stable clinical condition with a prescription to partially continue drug therapy and a convalescence and rest period of at least two months,
Sergio Alfieri, the head of the team taking care of the pontiff had told reporters at a news conference at Gemelli on Saturday For three or four days he’s been asking when he can go home, so he’s very happy,
But one morning we went to listen to his lungs and we asked him how he was doing. When he replied, ‘I’m still alive,’ we knew he was OK and had gotten his good humor back,
I see this woman with the yellow flowers. Brava!”
a tired-looking Francis told a woman Further progress will take place at his home, because a hospital -- even if this seems strange -- is the worst place to recover because it's where one can contract more infections,
Alfieri was quoted as saying by AFP Today I feel a great joy,
said Dr. Rossella Russomando, a doctor from Salerno who didn't treat Francis but was at Gemelli on Sunday No, no, no, absolutely not
But asked whether the conversation had turned to the Pope's resignation, he replied Pope is doing very well, but high-flow oxygen dries everything out,
Cardinal Victor Fernandez, the Vatican's chief doctrine official said yesterday This morning [16 March] Pope Francis concelebrated the Holy Mass in the chapel of the apartment on the 10th floor of the Policlinico Gemelli.
A statement from the Vatican said Thank you, thank you, everyone,
The 88-year-old pontiff waved and gave a big thumbs up as he said During this long period of hospitalization, I have had the opportunity to experience the patience of the Lord, which I also see reflected in the tireless care of doctors and health workers, as well as in the care and hopes of the relatives of the sick,
he said in his Angelus message, which was distributed to reporters in advance This trusting patience, anchored in the love of God that does not fail, is truly necessary in our life, especially to face the most difficult and painful situations,
This discharge cheers us all up and gives us joy and hope,
said Grazia Mara, an Italian
