Pope Francis will be discharged on Sunday and has been advised to rest and avoid meeting with large groups, his medical team said.

The pope was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on Feb. 14 with a severe respiratory infection that has required evolving treatment.

Pope Francis's recovery from double pneumonia is progressing as he approaches two significant milestones: the 12th anniversary of his election as pope on Thursday, and a near-record hospital stay for ...