Francis pictured for first time since he was admitted to hospital more than a month ago with pneumoniaThe Vatican has released the first photograph of Pope Francis since the 88-year-old was admitted to hospital more than a month ago with pneumonia in both lungs.The photo shows the pope, bare-headed, seated in a wheelchair and wearing a white robe and purple shawl, in front of a simple altar with a crucifix on the wall. Continue reading...
The Vatican released a photo of Pope Francis concelebrating mass in the Gemelli hospital chapel, his first public appearance since being hospitalized over a month prior with pneumonia. The 88-year-old Pope, seated in a wheelchair, had been in critical condition but his condition was recently described as stable.
