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The Pope has appeared before cheering crowds at the Vatican.<\/p>\n

It was the pontiff’s first official public appearance since he was released from hospital<\/strong><\/a> a fortnight ago.<\/p>\n

Pope Francis, 88, had spent five weeks in Rome’s Gemelli hospital as he was treated by doctors for a life-threatening bout of double pneumonia.<\/p>\n

The Pope, in what was a previously unannounced move, entered St Peter’s Square in a wheelchair shortly before noon local time at the end of the celebration of a mass for the Catholic Church’s Jubilee year.<\/p>\n

In front of the main altar for the service, Francis waved to applauding crowds, before briefly talking.<\/p>\n

Speaking in a frail voice while receiving oxygen via a small hose under his nose, he said: “Happy Sunday to everyone. Thank you so much.”<\/p>\n

A message prepared by the Pope and released by the Vatican said he felt the “caring touch” of God.<\/p>\n

“On the day of the jubilee of the sick and the world of healthcare, I ask the Lord that this touch of his love may reach those who suffer and encourage those who care for them,” said the message.<\/p>\n

“And I pray for doctors, nurses and health workers, who are not always helped to work in adequate conditions and are sometimes even victims of aggression.”<\/p>\n

Francis had been out of public view since 23 March, when he had given a short greeting before being discharged from hospital.<\/p>\n

The pontiff’s voice sounded stronger this time than when he addressed well-wishers outside Gemelli.<\/p>\n

This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly.<\/em><\/p>\n

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