Pope after one of the hardest life trials stepped in front of believers
Pope Franciswhich is recovering from pneumonia, today has emerged unannounced in front of a crowd of believers at Mass in the Central Square in the Vatican. “Nice Sunday to everyone. Thank you very much, « said the 88-year-old Pope, according to French news agency AFP when he was brought to a wheelchair on a wheelchair St. Peter’s Square.
About 20,000 believers gathered at St. Peter’s Square in the morning to attend Mass for the sick as part of the holy year 2025.
It was intended to be not there again Pope Franciswho left the hospital two weeks ago, where he was treated for five weeks for pneumonia. Instead of him, the worship was led by Archbishop Rino fisichella.
In a sermon, which was read at Mass before his appearance in public, the Pope spoke about his experience with the disease. « Certainly the disease is one of the most difficult life trials in which we learn how fragile we are … Even in these moments, God does not leave us alone, and if we indulge in him, we can experience the solace of his presence exactly where they eat strength, » he said.
Pope Francis Gestures as he is appears for the First Time Since His Return to the Vatican, and Saint Peter Square, at the Vatican, April 6, 2025. Reuters/Remo Casilli Photo Remo Casilli Reuters
Sick for a long time
Pope Otherwise, because of the illness, he did not lead Sunday prayer for seven consecutive Sundays. The Vatican announced on Friday that his health continues to improve.
From admission to Roman Hospital Gemelli 14. February due to pneumonia on both pulmonary wings, the pope was only once in public. Upon leaving the hospital 23. In March, hundreds of gathered believers were welcomed from the balcony of the hospital in a wheelchair. It recovers in its residence in the Vatican, and the recovery is expected to take at least two months, according to doctors.
