Pope Francis greets crowds at St Peter's Square

The Pope briefly appeared on stage in a wheelchair with an oxygen tube, two weeks after leaving hospital.

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The Pope briefly appeared on stage in a wheelchair, with an oxygen tube under his nose.

"Hello to everybody," he said, waving to cheering crowds. "Happy Sunday to all of you, thank you very much."

The Pope, 88, was discharged from hospital in Rome on 23 March and appeared at his window then to offer a blessing.

Doctors said at the time he would need at least two months of rest at his residence. On Friday, the Vatican said his health was improving and he was "in good spirits" as he continued his work activities.

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