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Pope makes first Vatican appearance since leaving hospital

STORY: :: Pope Francis greets the public for the first time since leaving hospital :: April 6, 2025:: Vatican CityFrancis, 88, had been out of public view since March 23, when he gave a short greeting before leaving Rome's Gemelli hospital. He had spent more than five weeks there for treatment in the most serious health crisis of his 12-year papacy.The pope, in a previously unannounced move, came out to the square shortly before noon at the end of the celebration of a Mass for the Catholic Church's Jubilee year.Coming in front of the main altar for the service in bright sunshine, Francis waved to the applauding crowds, before greeting them briefly. "Happy Sunday to everyone," the pope said, speaking in a frail voice while receiving oxygen via a small hose under his nose. "Thank you so much."

STORY: :: Pope Francis greets the public for the first time since leaving hospital :: April 6, 2025 :: Vatican City Francis, 88, had been out of public view since March 23, when he gave a short greeting before leaving Rome's Gemelli hospital. He had spent more than five weeks there for treatment in the most serious health crisis of his 12-year papacy. The pope, in a previously unannounced move, came out to the square shortly before noon at the end of the celebration of a Mass for the Catholic Church's Jubilee year.

Coming in front of the main altar for the service in bright sunshine, Francis waved to the applauding crowds, before greeting them briefly. "Happy Sunday to everyone," the pope said, speaking in a frail voice while receiving oxygen via a small hose under his nose. "Thank you so much.

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