Pope Francis makes first appearance since intestinal surgery
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Pope Francis on Sunday made his first public appearance since major intestinal surgery last week, greeting well-wishers as he stood for 10 minutes on a hospital balcony, offering hearty thanks for the prayers for his recovery and calling health care for all a “precious” good.
The Vatican hasn't said just when the pope might be discharged. The morning after his surgery, a Holy See spokesperson said his hospital stay was expected to last seven days, "barring complications." The pontiff's voice sounded weak as he began his remarks after stepping onto a balcony outside his special suite at Gemelli Polyclinic at noon local time. But he smiled broadly at those gathered below, including hospital patients well enough to temporarily leave their rooms to cheer for him.More Related News