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Pope Francis to appear Sunday amid pneumonia recovery

22 March

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Pope Francis plans to deliver a blessing from his hospital window on Sunday, marking his first public appearance in five weeks as he continues treatment for double pneumonia.

The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized at Rome's Gemelli hospital since February 14 due to a severe respiratory infection.

A Vatican spokesperson confirmed that the Pope intends to offer the Angelus prayer and blessing from his hospital room, a tradition he typically performs from St. Peter's Square. His last public event was in early February.

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