After weeks of hospitalisation, Pope Francis is set to make his first public appearance on Sunday from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where he has been receiving treatment since February 14.
The 87-year-old Pontiff was admitted with breathing difficulties and later diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs.
However, the Vatican reports that his condition has improved, and he is no longer relying on an oxygen mask.
A statement from the Vatican on Saturday confirmed that the Pope intends to wave and offer a blessing from the hospital window after the Angelus prayers.
His illness has raised concerns over who will lead key religious events leading up to Easter, the most significant period in the Christian calendar.
For now, the Vatican has not announced any changes to the Pope’s scheduled duties, but all eyes will be on his appearance this Sunday as the world prays for his continued recovery.
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