The 88-year-old pontiff had been battling severe pneumonia.

Pope Francis to be released from hospital on Sunday, doctors say - Pope Francis will still require at least two months of rest and rehabilitation as he continues to recover back at the Vatican

Pope Francis is now on his 35th day in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, in stable condition and slowly but surely recovering from pneumonia in both lungs.

Pope Francis, battling pneumonia, is set to make his first public appearance in over five weeks from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. His health shows slight improvements, and he hopes to deliver his traditional Sunday blessing.

Pope Francis is to leave hospital on Sunday and return to his residence in the Vatican, where he is to spend "at least two months" recovering, one of his doctors announced. The 88-year-old pontiff has been in Rome's Gemelli hospital since February 14, when he was admitted with breathing problems, and he subsequently battled pneumonia in both lungs.

The 88-year-old will require at least two months of rest and rehabilitation as he continues recovering at the Vatican.

The Vatican has released a game-changing medical report for Pope Francis, who has been getting treatment for bilateral pneumonia at Rome's Gemelli Hospital.

Pope Francis' condition is 'improving," the pontiff continues to make progress at physiotherapy and remains fever-free, according to his doctors.