Pope Francis makes Easter appearance at the Vatican
Pope Francis emerged from his convalescence on Easter Sunday to bless thousands of people in St. Peter's Square and treat them to a surprise popemobile romp through the piazza, drawing wild cheers and applause as he continues his recovery from a near-fatal bout of double pneumonia.
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3 developments- Apr 17, 2025Only lean-right coverage:Vatican opens solemn run-up to Easter with recovering Pope Francis on the sidelines
- Apr 18, 2025Only center coverage:Pope Francis’ Easter is going to look a little different this year. Here’s how
- Apr 20, 2025Pope Francis makes Easter appearance at the Vatican
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