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Pope makes first public appearance following illness

FILE PHOTO: Pope Francis leads the daily Santa Marta Mass at the Vatican, February 27, 2020. [Reuters]

Pope Francis on Sunday made his first public appearance in four days following what the Vatican has called a “slight indisposition” that forced him to cancel some audiences and activities. 

The 83-year-old Roman Catholic leader appeared at the window of the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace to address thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square for his weekly Sunday noon message and blessing.

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