Pope Francis Shows Progress with Spontaneous Outings During Pneumonia Recovery

The Vatican confirms improvements in the Pope's health but remains cautious about his participation in upcoming Easter celebrations.

Pope Francis, 88, is recovering from severe pneumonia with noticeable improvements in mobility and voice, according to the Vatican.
In recent days, the Pope made three unscheduled public appearances, including a surprise visit to Saint Peter's Basilica on Thursday.
During these outings, he opted for casual attire, wearing black pants and a striped blanket instead of traditional papal vestments.
The Vatican emphasized his outings were spontaneous, reflecting his desire to engage with the public despite health challenges.
While his health is improving, the Vatican has not confirmed his participation in next week's Easter celebrations, citing ongoing caution.