Pope Francis' surprise visit to St. Peter's Basilica to pray and see ongoing restoration work is a clear sign that his ...

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The pontiff's surprise entrance came during a special Jubilee Mass for those who are sick and those who care for the sick.

The big picture: It marked the 88-year-old pontiff's first public appearance since leaving on March 23 Rome's Gemelli ...

Pope Francis has made a surprise entrance to St. Peter’s Square during a special Jubilee Mass for the sick and medical ...

After being hospitalized for life-threatening double pneumonia, the 88-year-old pontiff thanked the faithful in St. Peter's ...