Pope Francis plans to make his first appearance in more than five weeks on Sunday, offering a blessing from the window of his room at Rome's Gemelli Hospital as he battles double pneumonia, the Vatican said.

Pope Francis to offer blessing from hospital window in first public appearance in weeks - Francis will appear at his room window at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Sunday

Pope Francis remains in the hospital despite his improving health. For the fourth consecutive Sunday, his reflections on the Angelus prayer will be shared with the public. Pope Francis has been unable to personally appear at the window of the Gemelli Polyclinic to greet the faithful.