AdvertisementPope Francis has made his first public appearance since undergoing surgery last week, standing on a hospital balcony in Rome. The 84-year-old has been recovering from surgery to remove a portion of his large intestine at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome. Pope Francis leads the Angelus prayer from a balcony of the Gemelli hospitalHis hospital stay was expected to last seven days. He reiterated his closeness to Haiti, recalling the assassination of its president Jovenel Moïse and wounding of the first lady Martine Moïse last week. The Pope has been in hospital since July 4.

Source: Daily Mail July 11, 2021 13:32 UTC