After being hospitalized on March 29 and treated for bronchitis, Pope Francis left Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on April 1. He was well enough to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass on April 2 in St. Peter’s Square to mark the start of Holy Week and is anticipated to resume his regular schedule of Holy Week liturgies.
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News and Updates
Pope getting better, could be discharged from hospital in coming days (Vatican News, March 30, 2023)
Pope Francis’ health improving (Vatican News, March 30, 2023)
Pope grateful for closeness and prayers as he undergoes medical check-ups (Vatican News, March 29, 2023)
USCCB president asks faithful to pray for Pope Francis’ speedy recovery (March 29, 2023)
