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Pope Francis was discharged from hospital on Sunday. He spent 38 days at the Gemelli Polyclinic Hospital. He was admitted on February 14 as he was battling bilateral pneumonia.
The 88 year old pontiff was surrounded with an outpouring of prayers for his speedy recovery. Catholics, Christians, people from other religions and even those without religious beliefs sent the Holy Father good thoughts and wishes.
The Pope made a surprise stop at his favourite basilica St. Mary Major basilica on the way home before beginning two months of rest and recovery. His favourite icon of the Madonna is located here and he always goes here to pray after a foreign visit. This time, he did not get down from the car, but handed over a bouquet of flowers to the basilica’s cardinal to be placed in front of the Salus populi Romani icon.Doctors said that the Pope needs two months of rest and that he should be able to resume all his normal activities eventually.
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