Pope Francis It appeared in public for the first time in a few weeks on Sunday to greet the crowd at the Vatican’s wheelchairs.

This is the first time Francis has appeared in public since he was discharged from the hospital on March 23. The pope suffered double pneumonia round, which left him hospitalized for five weeks.

Francis made an unannounced visit at the end of Mass and gave a brief greeting as he received oxygen through his nose.

“Happy Sunday everyone,” said Francis. “Thank you so much.”

Pope Francis makes his first public appearance in five weeks

Pope Francis heard his secretary, as he was celebrated by the faithful people who were celebrated by Monsignor Rino Fisichella on April 6, 2025 at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican. (Riccardo de Luca/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Medical staff provide latest news about the situation of Pope Francis

The Vatican also published a written message from Francis Mark, which was Sunday’s Mass, specifically targeted to health care workers.

The text says, “I ask the Lord that this touch of His love may touch all suffering and encourage those who take care of them.”

Doctors supervise Francis’ care during their stay Jegley Hospital in Rome Said they briefly consider ending the treatment of the pope because of their illness.

Medical Director Dr. Sergio Alfieri told the scenes of the 88-year-old coughing and inhaling vomit on February 28, prompting staff to clear their respiratory tracts, and later put on a non-invasive mechanical ventilation mask to help him breathe.

Pope Francis appeared in St. Peter’s Square for the first time in weeks. (RECCAS/ANADOOL leaves Getty Image)

“This is the first time I’ve seen tears in the eyes of some people around him. I know that during this period of hospitalization, people loved him sincerely like their father. We all know that the situation has worsened further and there is a possibility that he won’t do that,” Alfieri told the Corriere Della Sera newspaper.

He added: “We had to choose whether to stop, let him leave or force it, and try all possible medications and treatments, taking the high risk of damaging other organs. Finally, we went this path.”

Pope Francis waved to believers after meeting with Prime Minister Luxembourg during a four-day apostolic journey in Luxembourg and Belgium on September 26, 2024. (Simon Wohlfahrt/AFP/Getty)

Alfieri told the newspaper that Francis Healthcare Assistant Who knows the Pope’s wishes. ”

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“Try everything and we won’t give up,” Alfiri recalled, Strapeti told the hospital staff. “That’s what we all think. No one gives up.”