Pope Francis makes first public greeting and blessing from hospital

Pope Francis appears for the first time since his hospitalisation from the balcony of Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, before leaving the facility where he had been since 14 February. He greeted those present, imparted his blessing and gave the ‘thumbs up’ to the nearly three thousand people gathered in the square below who were applauding his appearance and release from hospital.

Pope has restful night, receives hundreds of letters at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital

Pope Francis had a restful night at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, continues treatment, and receives hundreds of letters for the 12-year anniversary of his election as Pope and for his recovery, the Holy See Press Office said on Thursday. The Pope’s doctors have said his prognosis is no longer guarded and that a chest x-ray showed improvement, but maintain that his situation remains complex.