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Vatican releases 1st photo of Pope Francis since hospitalization

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The Vatican released the first photograph of Pope Francis in over a month, showing him in a wheelchair celebrating Mass in a hospital chapel.

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  1. Fox5 Atlanta

    Vatican releases 1st photo of Pope Francis since hospitalization (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    Fox5 Atlanta's feed description

    The Vatican released the first photograph of Pope Francis in over a month, showing him in a wheelchair celebrating Mass in a hospital chapel.

  2. Fox News

    Pope Francis seen for first time since being admitted to hospital: photo (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The Vatican published a photo of Pope Francis attending Mass on Sunday, noting his health has shown gradual improvement in recent days.

  3. Newsweek

    Pope Francis update: First photo of pontiff released since hospitalization (opens Newsweek)

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    Pope Francis has been in hospital for a month, receiving treatment for a variety of respiratory issues including bronchitis and pneumonia.

  4. The Guardian

    Pope seen praying at hospital chapel in photo released by Vatican (opens The Guardian)

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    Francis pictured for first time since he was admitted to hospital more than a month ago with pneumonia

  5. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Vatican releases first photograph of Pope Francis in a month (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    The photo shoed the pope wearing a purple Lenten liturgical vestments sitting in a wheelchair in front of an altar in the hospital chapel.

  6. New York Post

    Vatican releases first photograph of Pope Francis in a month as he celebrates Mass in hospital (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Vatican on Sunday released the first photograph of pope in more than a month, showing Pope Francis wearing a purple Lenten liturgical vestments sitting in a wheelchair in the hospital chapel.

  7. KEYT Santa Barbara

    First photo of Pope emerges since hospitalization (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    By Christopher Lamb and Sharon Braithwaite, CNN (CNN) — The Vatican has released the first photo of Pope Francis since his hospitalization. The

  8. ABC 13 Houston

    Vatican releases first photograph of the pope in a month as he celebrates Mass in hospital chapel (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    ABC 13 Houston's feed description

    In the latest Pope Francis health update, the Vatican released a photo of the pope sitting in a wheelchair in front of an altar in a hospital chapel.

  9. CBS News

    Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis during monthlong hospital stay (opens CBS News)

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    The Vatican said Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized since Feb. 14, was participating in the celebration of the Mass with other priests.

  10. The Columbian

    Vatican releases first photo of pope in a month (opens The Columbian)

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    ROME — The Vatican on Sunday released the first photograph of Pope Francis in more than a month, showing the pontiff in a three-quarter view from behind wearing a purple stole typical of Lenten liturg

  11. NBC News

    Pope Francis is photographed for the first time since his hospitalization (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Pope Francis was photographed at the hospital for the first time since he was admitted last month for double pneumonia.

  12. KTVB Boise

    Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis in a month as he celebrates Mass in hospital chapel (opens KTVB Boise)

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    KTVB Boise's feed description

    It is the first photograph of the pope since he was hospitalized on Feb. 14 with a severe case of bronchitis, which developed into double pneumonia.

  13. Aleteia

    1st Picture of Pope Francis since being in hospital (opens Aleteia)

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    Aleteia's feed description

    More than a month after the Holy Father was admitted to the Gemelli for double pneumonia and a severe infection, a picture of him has been released by the Vatican.

  14. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Vatican releases photo of pope in hospital (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    ROME -- The Vatican on Sunday released the first photograph of Pope Francis in more than a month, showing the pontiff in a three-quarter view from behind wearing a purple stole typical of Lenten liturgical vestments and sitting in a wheelchair before the altar of his personal hospital chapel.

  15. KYMA Yuma

    Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis celebrating Mass (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    The Vatican released the first photo of the 88-year-old pontiff in the hospital since he began treatment for double pneumonia in mid-February.

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