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Pope Francis makes Easter appearance despite illness

Date: 21-04-2025
Sources: bbc.com: 1 | cbsnews.com: 1 | news.sky.com: 1
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Image content: The image depicts Pope Francis waving to a crowd of people as he is driven by in a white vehicle. The Pope is dressed in traditional papal attire and is visible above the vehicle's roof, greeting the surrounding crowd. Numerous individuals are holding up their phones, capturing the moment.

Summary

Pope Francis made a highly anticipated Easter appearance at St. Peter's Square, greeting thousands of worshippers from a wheelchair and the popemobile, despite recovering from a serious illness that led to a five-week hospital stay for double pneumonia.

Key Points

  • Pope Francis appeared at St. Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, wishing worshippers 'Happy Easter' from a balcony while seated in a wheelchair.
  • The Pope's appearance was a welcome sight for the crowd, who cheered and responded with 'Viva il Papa!' as he blessed babies and imparted the apostolic blessing in Latin.
  • The Pope's message, delivered on his behalf, called for peace and freedom of religion, expressing concern over conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, and growing global antisemitism.

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Pope wishes worshippers Happy Easter after serious illnessBritish Broadcasting CorporationBritish Broadcasting Corporation

21-04-2025

Pope Francis appeared at the Vatican's St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, wishing thousands of worshippers "Happy Easter" from a balcony while seated in a wheelchair. This was a highly anticipated appearance following a serious illness that led to a five-week hospital stay for an infection and double pneumonia. The Pope's traditional Easter address was delivered by a clergy member, in which he called for peace and freedom of religion, and expressed concern over conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, and growing global antisemitism. Prior to his appearance, the Pope had been seen out only twice that week and had missed several Holy Week events due to his illness.

Pope Francis appears on Easter Sunday at St. Peter's Square as he continues recovery - CBS News

21-04-2025

Pope Francis made a surprise Easter appearance at St. Peter's Square, blessing thousands of people as he continues his recovery from a near-fatal bout of double pneumonia. The 88-year-old pontiff looped through the square in his popemobile, stopping to bless babies, and appeared on the loggia balcony for over 20 minutes, waving to the crowd and imparting the apostolic blessing in Latin. Although he did not celebrate the Easter Mass, he had a speech read on his behalf, appealing for peace in global hotspots such as Gaza, Ukraine, and Congo. The appearance was a welcome sight for the crowd, who cheered and responded with "Viva il Papa!" (Long live the pope) when Francis greeted them with "Brothers and sisters, Happy Easter!"

Pope blesses Easter crowds from popemobile in first significant appearance since illness | World News | Sky News

21-04-2025

Pope Francis made his first significant public appearance since being treated for double pneumonia, greeting Easter crowds from the popemobile and delivering the Urbi et Orbi blessing. The 88-year-old pontiff appeared frail but was met with cheers and applause as he was driven through St. Peter's Square, blessing babies and children along the way. The Pope's message called for an end to conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, and he also met with US Vice President JD Vance in a private audience before the public appearance.