Pope Francis made a surprise appearance at St. Peter’s Square during a special Jubilee Mass for the sick and health workers held on Sunday. This is his first appearance at the Vatican since he was discharged from hospital after battling a bout of pneumonia.
He waved at the crowd as he was pushed in a wheelchair unannounced to the front of the altar. He wished the congregation a ”Good Sunday” on the microphone. His voice appeared to sound better and stronger than when he addressed well wishers outside Gemelli hospital on the day of his discharge on March 23 after a five week hospital stay.
The Pope was seen with nasal tubes to supply supplemental oxygen and the Vatican said that it is being gradually reduced. He also waved his arms and blessed the crowd but one could notice that his arm movements were limited.After the mass, he greeted some of those who assisted in the service and many bowed to kiss his hands. He later made an exit through the Holy Door.
