Article 6WE9H Pope Francis makes surprise appearance in St Peter’s Square for jubilee mass

Pope Francis makes surprise appearance in St Peter’s Square for jubilee mass

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Associated Press in Vatican City
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Pontiff makes first public appearance in the Vatican since his release from hospital two weeks ago

Pope Francis has made a surprise appearance in St Peter's Square during a special jubilee mass for the sick and health workers, marking his first public appearance at the Vatican since his discharge from hospital two weeks ago.

The pontiff waved at the crowd that stood and applauded as he was appeared unannounced, assisted in a wheelchair to the front of the altar in the square.

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