After 38 days, one of the longest hospital stays for a Pontiff, Pope Francis bids farewell to the Gemelli Hospital. Despite the challenges of illness and treatment, he immediately surprises everyone upon his discharge.
Video
Pope Francis waves from Gemelli Hospital: ‘Thank you all, greeting lady with yellow flowers’
Despite arriving at the Vatican in his white Fiat 500L with oxygen tubes, Pope Francis decides to continue past the Porta del Perugino to Santa Maria Maggiore. He brings a bouquet of yellow flowers to the image of Salus Populi Romani, a gesture inspired by a devoted lady he saw during the Angelus at Gemelli Hospital.
Video
‘Thank you all’, Pope Francis blesses the faithful from the Gemelli balcony
Today marks the anticipated return of Pope Francis to the Vatican after a prolonged hospitalization. Premier Giorgia Meloni expresses her joy at his return, ending a stay that began with severe respiratory issues and pneumonia.
Agenzia ANSALady Carmela with flowers at Gemelli: ‘My roses for the Pope’ – News – Ansa.it
She was thanked by Francis. Then the flowers were placed at Santa Maria Maggiore (ANSA)
