Pope Francis Makes Surprise Appearance at Palm Sunday Service After Recent Health Scares

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Convalescing Pope Francis opens Holy Week with in-person greeting to faithful in St. Peter's Square

A convalescing Pope Francis greeted the crowd in St. Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, wishing more than 20,000 faithful a “Good Palm Sunday, a good Holy Week," in yet another reassuring public sign of his recovery from a life-threatening battle with double pneumonia.

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Pope Francis prays for victims of Dominican Republic nightclub tragedy on Palm Sunday

Pope Francis, continuing his return to public appearances following a recent respiratory infection, unexpectedly addressed the faithful in St. Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, offering prayers for the victims of the devastating nightclub collapse in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

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Ailing Pope Francis Makes Surprise Appearance in St. Peter's Square After Palm Sunday Mass (VIDEOS)

Pope Francis, without supplemental oxygen, makes a surprise appearance at the conclusion of Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square, saying a few words to wish the faithful present a “Good Palm Sunday and a good Holy Week to you all.”

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Pope Francis makes surprise appearance for Palm Sunday Mass

Pope Francis made a surprise appearance at St Peter's Square for Palm Sunday Mass. He waved to thousands of fans who took pictures and reached out to hold his hand. The 88-year-old pontiff is in the third week of doctor-ordered rest. He also briefly met Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla.

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Pope Francis makes surprise public appearance following meeting with King Charles and Queen Camilla

The royals met the Pontiff on the third day of their State visit to Italy

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Pope appears in St Peter's Square after Palm Sunday Mass

Pope Francis returns to St Peter's Square for Palm Sunday Mass. He is still recovering from a bout of pneumonia. The pope has made several public appearances since returning to the Vatican. He has not said how long he will be out of action for, or if he will attend Easter Mass.

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Frail-looking Pope Francis, 88, makes surprise visit to St Peter's in a wheelchair as he continues to recover from pneumonia

Pope Francis made a surprise visit to St Peter's Basilica in a wheelchair. The 88-year-old is still recovering from life-threatening pneumonia. He was joined by King Charles and Queen Camilla at the Vatican. The pope was seen greeting workers and greeting a young woman.

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Convalescing Pope Francis opens Holy Week with in-person greeting in St. Peter's Square

The 88-year-old Francis is entering his fourth week of convalescence during which doctors have advised him to avoid crowds. He has not spoken more than a few words in public as he recovers from a severe respiratory crisis. The Vatican said it was waiting to advise on what role he may play in upcoming Holy Week events leading up to Easter Sunday.

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Vatican. Pope Francis among the faithful on Palm Sunday

The Pope arrived at Saint Peter's Square at the end of the mass on Palm Sunday Source: Reuters Pope Francis arrived at Saint Peter Square at the end of the mass on Palm Sunday. Thousands of people enthusiastically welcomed him at the square. “Happy Palm Sunday! Happy Holy Week!” – said Francis. At the end […]

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Pope Francis makes appearance after Palm Sunday mass at the Vatican

Pope Francis made his first public appearance since being discharged from hospital. He greeted the crowds from his wheelchair for about 10 minutes. The pope was not receiving oxygen via a small hose under his nose. He is recovering from double pneumonia, which his doctor said had nearly killed him.

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Pope Francis Greets Pilgrims at Palm Sunday Mass

‘Happy Palm Sunday and beginning of Holy Week!’ the Holy Father said with some difficulty to the cheers of the large crowd. The 88-year-old Pontiff, still convalescing after a serious bout of double pneumonia that kept him hospitalized for weeks, arrived in a wheelchair toward the end of the outdoor liturgy.

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Pope Francis Makes Prayerful Visit to Marian Basilica Before Holy Week

Pope Francis made a prayerful pilgrimage to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore on Saturday. The 88-year-old Pope paused to pray before the venerated icon of the Virgin Mary known as Salus Populi Romani. The Pope has been largely absent from public view since his release from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital approximately three weeks ago.

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Unexpected visit of the Pope. He surprised with her outfit Source: Reuters Pope Francis will not preside the mass on Palm Sunday. He will be replaced by his delegate, Cardinal Leonardo Sandri – said the Vatican on Friday. The Holy See also writes about improving the health of the head of the church. Key facts: […]

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Pope Francis, in Street Clothes, Makes Surprise Visit in St. Peter’s Basilica

Pope Francis appeared in public for the first time in 12 years on Thursday. He wore a white T-shirt and dark slacks with a striped garment draped over his chest. It was the first public appearance of the pontiff without his white cassock and skullcap. He was also seen in a wheelchair.

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