After a five-week battle with bronchitis and double pneumonia that had doctors fearing for his life, Pope Francis is set to bless the world from his hospital window—once he's done resting, of course.

Following a near-death experience that had both the Vatican staff and divine beings on high alert, Pope Francis will soon make his triumphant return to the public eye, albeit from a first-floor hospital window. Scheduled for discharge this Sunday after grappling with respiratory issues that turned his hospital room into the latest papal retreat, the pontiff plans to regain his strength while strategically praying for peace—and perhaps keeping a sidelong eye on hospital muffins—as he prepares for a two-month recovery before returning to his globe-trotting duties.

Admitted on February 14, Pope Francis initially faced a bout of bronchitis that quickly escalated into double pneumonia. This rapid deterioration led to him spending over five weeks in the hospital, during which he was hooked up to high-flow oxygen therapy—a level of care typically reserved for only the most dramatic of hospital soap operas.

Doctors were not shy about the seriousness of the situation, informing concerned parties that the pope was 'in danger of losing his life' during critical episodes in the hospital. Thankfully, despite the grave circumstances, he proved to be a fighter, not letting respiratory issues dim his spirit—or his prayer life.

Throughout his hospitalization, Pope Francis managed to maintain a degree of active papacy. He recorded messages from his hospital sanctuary and even celebrated Mass in the hospital chapel. More than just a religious leader, the pope has shown us that even in a hospital gown, one can maintain a semblance of normalcy, or at least his own brand of wholesomeness amid the sterile walls.

While the pontiff's public appearances were notably scarce (having drawn the curtains on his last outing on February 9), the Vatican did release a photo to quell fears of him being a figment of our collective imagination. In fact, during his stay, he was publicly seen just once, a teaser of sorts akin to a celebrity dropping an unexpected album that only raised more questions than it answered.

Set to emerge from the chlorinated enigma that is hospital life, Pope Francis will offer his first public blessing—still decked out in that classic papal white—from the hospital window as he pays homage to his veneration for the view. While this window will serve as his stage, it is expected that he'll use this platform to pray for peace in conflict-ridden areas of the globe, proving yet again that his responsibilities as pope extend beyond mere flesh and bone.

On the heels of what has been the most significant health crisis in his 12-year papacy, Pope Francis faces a substantial recovery ahead. His doctors have suggested at least two months of rest and ongoing medication. After all, even a pope deserves a break from celestial duties.

In light of these events, one must wonder if the pope's next public appearance will become a standard on the Vatican calendar. Might Sunday services become synonymous with hospital visits if this new trend takes off? Perhaps the world will soon see a collaboration of hospital visits and blessings akin to a spiritual pop-up shop, venerable yet undeniably fashionable.

Though Pope Francis is trading in the grandiose of international travel for the rigid confines of hospital walls, it appears that he is not letting any underlying conditions interfere with his spirit. As he gears up for a triumphant return, one diligent aspect remains steadfast: the belief that even the most hallowed figures need a health break and a bit of window side reflection occasionally.