Following a lengthy hospital stay for a critical respiratory problem, Pope Francis greeted parishioners gathered for Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square.
April 13 Following a lengthy hospital stay for a critical respiratory problem, Pope Francis greeted parishioners gathered for Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square.
« Happy Palm Sunday and Happy Holy Week », the pontiff said following the ceremony as he waved to the throngs of congregants. He greeted the crowd for about 10 minutes from a wheelchair.
An estimated 4,000 people were gathered in St. Peter’s Square, according to Vatican News — the press arm of the Holy See.
