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‘I’m still alive’: Pope Francis’ message after leaving the hospital

The Supreme Pontiff returned to the Vatican to prepare for the celebration of Holy Week. | Fountain: AFP

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He Pope FranciscoThe 86-year-old American was discharged this Saturday from a hospital in Rome after three days of bronchitis and returned to the Vatican to prepare for his birthday celebration. Easter.

“I am still alive,” the Argentine pontiff joked to believers and journalists gathered outside the Gemelli Hospital in Rome.

The Pope, who was smiling and in good spirits, got out of the car to greet them before heading to the Vatican.

Before leaving in a white Fiat 500, Francisco hugged a couple whose daughter passed away Friday night in hospital. Vatican.

He also thanked the medical staff and journalists who were waiting for him at the exit of the medical center.

“I remember what an old man once said to me, a man older than me, when faced with such a situation: “I, father, do not know death, but I saw it approaching … This is ugly.” yeah! he told reporters with a laugh.

disbanded to applause

francisco He was then greeted with applause by the people who had gathered there hoping to see him.

He Vatican He confirmed that he would be able to preside over the Palm Mass tomorrow Sunday in Piazza San Pedro, which marks the beginning of Holy Week rites.

As on other occasions, since he uses a wheelchair due to knee pain, he will only preside over the ceremony, which will be celebrated by the Argentine cardinal. Leonardo Sandri.

Before entering his residence in the Vatican, the Pope stopped for a few minutes to pray at the church of Santa Maria Maggiore in central Rome, a personal tradition he observes before every trip abroad.

“Happy Easter and pray for me,” he told an Italian TV reporter who was waiting for him at the entrance to the Vatican. (AFP)


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