Pope Francis Returns to Public Duties, Addresses Tragedies Following Surgery Recovery
- Pope Francis resumed his Sunday greeting in St. Peter's Square after being discharged from the hospital where he underwent abdominal surgery.
- He expressed gratitude for the support he received during his hospitalization and recovery.
- He prayed for the victims of a shipwreck off Greece, an attack in Uganda, and conflict in Ukraine.
- Though still recovering, Francis will meet with Brazil's president and travel to Portugal and Mongolia in August.
- Doctors have urged the pope to limit activities as he regains strength following the removal of scarring around his intestines.