Pope Francis Arrives in St Peter’s Square for Palm Sunday

Sun Apr 02 2023
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Vatican City: Pope Francis arrived in St Peter’s Square for Palm Sunday, starting events leading to Easter, just a day after being discharged from hospital following a bout of bronchitis.

The 86-year-old pope waved briefly as he was driven into the square in his popemobile. Hut looked serious and sombre as he opened the Catholic ceremony in front of 30,000 people in the Vatican square.

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