Pope Francis waves cheering crowds at St Peter’s Square

Pope Francis waves cheering crowds at St Peter's Square

Ade Olu

Pope Francis has made a surprise appearance at St Peter’s Square in the Vatican after he was discharged from hospital where he was admitted for five weeks.

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The Pope briefly appeared on stage in a wheelchair, with an oxygen tube under his nose.

Pope Francis said, “Hello to everybody. Happy Sunday to all of you, thank you very much”, while waving to the cheering crowds.

The Pope, 88, was discharged from hospital in Rome on March 23 and appeared at his window to offer blessing.

His doctors said he needed at least two months of rest at his residence.

On Friday, the Vatican said his health was improving and he was “in good spirits” as he continued his activities.

The Pope was admitted to hospital on Feb. 14 for an infection that resulted in double pneumonia.

One of his doctors said he had two critical episodes during his treatment where his “life was in danger”.

Pope Francis, who is from Argentina, has been Pope for 12 years.

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