The Pope’s voice appeared 'weak and slightly breathless', Italian media noted, as he addressed a thousands-strong crowd
got straight back to work on Sunday one day after being discharged from hospital, leading a Palm Sunday Mass in St Peters Square to kick off Easter celebrations.
Bundled in a long, white coat and red vestments, the Pope sat in a chair under a canopy erected in the square for the Mass.Pope Francis presides over the Palm Sunday Mass Deviating from his prepared speech, Francis spoke about a homeless German man who recently died, “alone, abandoned,” under the colonnade circling St. Peter’s Square, where homeless persons often sleep.He also thanked well-wishers who had expressed concern for his health, adding: “I thank you for your participation and prayers, that in the last days you intensified. Thank you!”
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Pope Francis battles hoarse voice as he leads Sunday Mass after hospital stayPope Francis presided over his first mass since leaving hospital, bundled up in a thick coat whilst battling a hoarse voice.
Read more »
Pope Francis jokes 'I'm still alive' as he leaves hospital in time for EasterBefore departing on Saturday, he comforted a couple whose five-year-old daughter died at the hospital on Friday night.
Read more »
'I'm still alive': Pope Francis jokes as he leaves hospital after three-day stayBREAKING: Pope Francis joked 'I'm still alive' as he left hospital following treatment for a respiratory infection. Read more: 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube
Read more »
Pope Francis leaves hospital after health scare & jokes 'I'm still alive'POPE Francis left the hospital today after he was admitted with breathing difficulties and joked that he was “still alive”. The Roman Catholic leader, 86, was seen leaving Rome’s …
Read more »
Pope Francis leaves hospital after being treated for respiratory infectionThe Vatican said the 86-year-old, who was admitted to hospital in Rome on Wednesday to be treated for bronchitis, will be at St. Peter's Square on Sunday for Palm Sunday Mass.
Read more »
The 'Jewel of the Highlands' with palm trees, seals and a hidden gem coral beachLying on a peaceful inlet on Loch Carron, Plockton grows more popular in the summer months, when sailing enthusiasts gather for the village’s annual regatta
Read more »