Pope makes his first public appearance since leaving hospital

Pope Francis made his first public appearance since being discharged from the hospital two weeks ago, entering St.

Pope Francis made his first public appearance since being discharged from the hospital two weeks ago, entering St. Peter's Square at the Vatican in a wheelchair as part of a Jubilee Mass for the Sick.

The pontiff, 88, passed through a jubilant crowd before giving his blessing as the celebrant, Archbishop Rino Fisichella, offered a final blessing as well.

"Have a good Sunday everyone," said Pope Francis. "Thank you so much."

The Vatican released a text prepared by Francis shortly after Mass finished on Sunday, praying for “for doctors, nurses and health workers, who are not always helped to work in adequate conditions and are sometimes even victims of aggression.”

“Their mission is not easy and must be supported and respected,” read the statement.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/pope-makes-first-public-appearance-leaving-hospital-rcna199888

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