Pope Francis makes first public appearance after his release from the hospital

Pope Francis makes first public appearance after his release from the hospital Pope Francis is leaving a hospital in Rome Sunday morning, after five months there. He will recuperate for at the Vatican for another two months.

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March 23, 20259:07 AM ET

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Ruth Sherlock

Pope Francis makes first public appearance after his release from the hospital

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Pope Francis is leaving a hospital in Rome Sunday morning, after five months there. He will recuperate for at the Vatican for another two months.