Pope Francis Leaves Hospital After Record-breaking Stay
Pope released from hospital following five-week stay - Pontiff leaves hospital following a five-week stay.
Here's a buncha deets about the OG Pope, Francis, who's outta the hospital after a lengthy five-week ordeal! This 88-year-old Catholic badass proved his resilience and grit, facing off against a gnarly lung infection and coming out on top!
Berating the Italian streets in a swanky motorcade, old Popey zoomed back to the Vatican, thanks to his sanctuary, the Gemelli University Hospital in Rome. Before he hit the road, he treated his adoring fans to a rare balcony appearance, all the way from a sturdy wheelchair. In a voice barely squeaking out, he lit up the crowd with a heartfelt thank-you, acknowledging the support from his people. Thousands of folks went apeshit, cheering their hearts out for the big dude!
According to his reliable doc squad, Francis is on the right track to a full recovery. But just like the hard-core criminal gettin' outta prison, he's still gotta stay chill for a bit, not mingling with any unruly, lung-busting crowds. There's a chance he might miss out on the upcoming Easter shenanigans. If he's got a shot at returning to the fray, it'll be in a comfy corner of his home sweet home, Casa Santa Marta, inside the Vatican walls.
But don't go fretting just yet—he's no spring chicken these days! In fact, Francis is currently occupying the number two spot for oldest popes ever. He took the throne back in 2013, nudging out that old tyrant, German Pope Benedict XVI.
Once he touched Vatican soil, Francis made a pit stop at his favorite joint in Rome—the majestic Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Seems like he's got a hankering to hang there at the end of his days, requesting to be buried amidst the holy halls.
Picture this: Francis had been hacking up a lung since before Christmas. Can't say he took it lying down, yet he eventually buckled under the pressure and ended up at that very hospital on February 14. His health took a chilling turn, with doctors fretting over his life. Turns out, Francis was touch-and-go TWICE!
The dude was washing down aspirin with gallons of antibiotics, his lungs battling 'flation on BOTH sides, dropkicking respiratory creepy-crawlies left and right. Even his kidneys came up short, but thankfully, they pulled through. His oxygen levels took frequent nose-dives, hitting rock bottom a few times, requiring a mask to pump air into his lungs. But for the entire nail-biting stint, he managed to breathe without needing those dreaded tubes.
Now that he's safely back in the Vatican, he'll need to keep up with his oxygen intake and physical therapy, trekking onward to a bright, healthier future.
Since his arrival at the hospital, the Vatican's been damn quiet about what's been goin' on. They've only sprung for one piccy, featuring Popey facing away from the camera in some holy altar. And a garbled audio message hardly gave us any clues, either.
News of his grand escape came outta nowhere on Saturday,Numero Uno says he was itching to get back home for days. Alfieri the Amazing added that the dude's recovery has been AYE-MEH-ZING since, with an early release now on the horizon!
A chit-chat with Britain's brand-new king, King Charles III, is up next in April. And guess what? He's got a Turkey trip lined up for May, though they ain't announced it to the public just yet.
Now, the big question is... *Will the Pope impart that epic Urbi et Orbi blessing at Easter?! You better believe it! Last year, they announced that he's gunna keep the tradition alive for Easter 2025. This blessing, usually graced by the Pope on both Easter Sunday and Christmas Day, is impossible to pass off to another pope. But if the big guy's still under the weather, they might find a workaround to get it done.
With Pope Francis' health issues last year, chances are, he faced similar obstacles during the Easter celebrations. Still, no clear-cut details about his participation in the Urbi et Orbi blessing have surfaced yet.
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Bonus Info:
- Recent search results don't provide a definitive answer about Pope Francis' participation in the Urbi et Orbi blessing during Easter 2023. However, they do indicate that he faced health issues related to breathing during the 2023 Easter celebrations.
- Pope Francis plans to deliver the Urbi et Orbi blessing during Easter Sunday in 2025, despite his ongoing recovery from pneumonia. However, the delivery method might be adjusted if necessary. This blessing is traditionally given by the pope on Easter Sunday and Christmas Day, and it may not be delegated to another person.
Pope Francis, the thriving 88-year-old Pope, has returned to the Vatican following a record-breaking, five-week hospitalization at Rome's Gemelli University Hospital.
The Pope, with the support of his team of doctors, is currently on the path to recovery, but must continue to prioritize his health for a while.
During his brief return to the Vatican, Pope Francis is expected to deliver the Urbi et Orbi blessing, a traditional part of the Easter celebrations, despite facing health issues related to his recovery from pneumonia. However, details regarding the delivery method are yet to be announced.
