Pope Francis Makes Unannounced Public Appearance at St. Peter's Square

The 88-year-old Pontiff, recovering from severe pneumonia, briefly addressed 20,000 attendees during a mass dedicated to the sick.

Pope Francis appeared in a wheelchair with oxygen support, marking his first public engagement since his hospitalization in February.
The surprise appearance followed a two-month recovery period after a severe bilateral pneumonia diagnosis that nearly claimed his life.
During the mass, led by Archbishop Rino Fisichella, the Pope shared a message of solidarity with the sick and emphasized the spiritual lessons of illness.
The Pontiff's voice, though strained, was notably stronger than at the time of his hospital discharge on March 23.
Despite medical advice to avoid public engagements, the Pope's brief appearance was met with applause and support from the gathered faithful.