“Brothers and sisters, Happy Easter”: Pope Francis makes a surprise appearance after the pneumonia relaxation | World news

As the tradition prescribes, Francis from the Basilica balcony provided the blessing “Urbi et orbi” – Latin for “for the city and the world”. The blessing was accompanied by a message that Archbishop Diego Ravelli had read out in which Pope called for peace in global conflict zones such as Gaza, Ukraine, Congo and Myanmar.

“I appeal to the warfare parties: call a ceasefire, publish the hostages and come to the help of a hungry people who strive for a future of peace!” The news said the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. He also asked the sympathy for migrants and the edge: “On this day I want us to all hope for ourselves and revive our trust in others, including those who differ from ourselves … For all of us, children are of God.”

Easter meeting with the US Vice President JD Vance

Earlier in the morning, Francis met briefly with the US Vice President JD Vance and his family in his Vatican residence. The meeting described by the Vatican as a short Easter greeting included a warm gesture of the Pope, which gave Vance three large chocolate ostere easters for his children.

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Vance, a pious Catholic, also met with the best Vatican officials on Saturday. Accordingly CnnThe discussions with Cardinal Pietro Parolin included topics such as persecuted Christian communities, immigration and common concerns about global peace. The Vatican admitted that the conversations touched different views of migration and prisoner rights.

The Pope’s health is still fragile

Despite the continuing breathing difficulties and the recommendations of the doctors to avoid large crowds during his two -month recovery, Francis has slowly resumed public engagement. His Easter excursion followed short appearances over the weekend, including a holy visit on Thursday in a Rome prison.

He has undergone breathing therapy and gradually stepped back his strength. On Sunday he appeared without nasal cannula and although his voice remained soft, it was clear and steady when he welcomed the crowd.

(With entrances from AP and CNN)