The Pope appeared in public at the celebration of Easter at the Vatican

Pope Francis appeared on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica during Easter celebrations. This was reported on March 20 by CNN.

"This became his most notable appearance since his discharge from the hospital," the publication emphasizes.

The pontiff rode out to the faithful in a wheelchair and greeted the thousands of pilgrims who had gathered, who waved back at him. The Pope pronounced a blessing on "The City and the world" to the solemn performance of music by the orchestra.

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On April 6, Pope Francis made his first public appearance since being discharged from the hospital. He attended Sunday Mass in the Vatican, which was held as part of the Jubilee Year of Christianity celebrated by the Roman Catholic Church.

The Holy See's press service announced the pope's hospitalization on February 14. On February 18, he was diagnosed with the onset of bilateral pneumonia, and on February 22, the pope needed a blood transfusion. On March 3, it was reported that Francis suffered two attacks of acute respiratory failure. On March 8, the Vatican announced that the pontiff's condition had begun to improve.

On March 10, it became known that Francis had overcome a critical phase, and a steady improvement in his condition was recorded. On March 19, it was reported that the pontiff no longer needed ventilation at night, and there were other improvements. It was noted that progress was observed against the background of motor and respiratory physiotherapy.