Pope Francis made a surprise public appearance at the Vatican on Sunday, just two weeks after being discharged from the hospital where he was treated for double pneumonia. The 88-year-old pontiff greeted crowds in St. Peter’s Square while seated in a wheelchair and wearing oxygen nasal cannulas. His appearance coincided with the Jubilee of the Sick and the World of Healthcare, a symbolic moment given his recent illness. The crowd welcomed him warmly, and he offered a cheerful 'Happy Sunday to everyone.' The event marked a significant step in his recovery and reassured the public about his health.
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Pope Francis makes first public appearance since leaving hospital
LONDON -- Pope Francis on Sunday made his first public appearance since being discharged from hospital two weeks ago. Francis, 88, entered St. Peter's Square at the Vatican in a wheelchair to briefly greet crowds that were gathered to mark the Jubilee of the Sick and the World of Healthcare. The pope was wearing oxygen nasal cannulas.
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Pope Francis makes surprise first appearance at Vatican after hospital stay
Pope Francis made his first public appearance since being discharged from hospital two weeks ago after treatment for double pneumonia, entering St. Peter's
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'Happy Sunday to everyone': Pope Francis in first appearance since discharge
In a heartfelt and unexpected appearance, Pope Francis returned to St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, just two weeks after being discharged from the hospital for double pneumonia.