Pope wishes worshippers Happy Easter after serious illness
Pope Francis has appeared at the Vatican’s St Peter’s Square to wish “Happy Easter” to thousands of worshippers.
The Pope, 88, came out in a wheelchair and waved from the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica to cheering crowds below.
His appearance had been eagerly anticipated, following his discharge from hospital last month, after five weeks of treatment for an infection that led to double pneumonia.
At the time, doctors said he would need at least two months of rest at his residence. Prior to Sunday’s celebrations, he had been seen out twice this week.
The Pope presented a frail figure as he came out on Easter Sunday, saying the words: “Dear brothers and sisters, Happy Easter.”
Source: BBC | Language: English