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Coverage dated April 12, 2025

Convalescing Pope Francis opens Holy Week with in-person greeting in St. Peter's Square

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A convalescing Pope Francis has greeted the crowd in St. Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, wishing more than 20,000 faithful a “Happy Palm Sunday, Happy Holy Week." It was another reassuring sign of his recovery after a life-threatening battle with double pneumonia.

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  1. Wyoming Public Media

    Convalescing Pope Francis opens Holy Week with greeting in St. Peter's Square (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    A convalescing Pope Francis greeted the crowd in St. Peter's Square on Palm Sunday, in yet another reassuring public sign of his recovery from a life-threatening battle with double pneumonia.

  2. WDIO Duluth

    Convalescing Pope Francis opens Holy Week with in-person greeting in St. Peter's Square (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    A convalescing Pope Francis has greeted the crowd in St. Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, wishing more than 20,000 faithful a “Happy Palm Sunday, Happy Holy Week." It was another reassuring sign of his recovery after a life-threatening battle with double pneumonia.

  3. The Oregonian

    Pope Francis opens Holy Week with in-person greeting in St. Peter’s Square (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    His appearance was another reassuring public sign of his recovery from a life-threatening battle with double pneumonia.

  4. Breitbart News

    Pope Opens Holy Week With In-Person Greeting in St. Peter's Square (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    A convalescing Pope Francis greeted the crowd in St. Peter's Square, wishing over 20,000 faithful a "Good Palm Sunday, a good Holy Week,".

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