ROME, ITALY - MARCH 23: Pope Francis appears on his balcony to speak to the crowds at the Gemelli hospital, the first time he has appeared in public since being admitted to hospital on March 23, 2025 in Rome, Italy. The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to the hospital on February 14th with a respiratory tract infection and double pneumonia. The Vatican said yesterday that his overall health remains stable, with slight improvements. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
