ROME. Pope Francis made a public appearance on Friday, showing signs of good health as he delivered his homily during his first parish visit outside the Vatican this year. This comes after a bout of the flu led him to undergo hospital tests and prompted him to cancel some appointments last week.
Despite still experiencing mobility issues and using a wheelchair instead of a cane, Pope Francis demonstrated resilience as he spoke with a strong voice, occasionally interrupted by coughing. Throughout the week, he had relied on an aide to deliver his remarks to conserve his energy.
During his visit to the St. Pius V church near the Vatican, Pope Francis presided over a Mass and listened to confessions. This outing marked his first parish visit of the year, following the cancellation of some engagements due to what the Vatican described as a mild case of the flu.
On February 28, the Pope was admitted to the hospital for unspecified diagnostic tests, the results of which have not been disclosed. Throughout the winter, he has been grappling with a series of health issues, including colds, bronchitis, and the flu.
Pope Francis, who had part of one lung removed in his youth due to a respiratory infection, often speaks softly, even when not ill. In 2021, he underwent surgery to remove a portion of his colon, and last year, he had an operation to address an abdominal hernia and remove scar tissue from his intestines.
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