C T Online Desk: Pope Francis will lead Mass in St Peter’s Square on Sunday as he kicks off events leading to Easter, just a day after leaving hospital.
He was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Wednesday with breathing difficulties, and later diagnosed with bronchitis.
As the 86-year-old left hospital on Saturday, he confirmed he would oversee the Palm Sunday ceremony followed by the Angelus prayer.
He even joked he was “still alive”.
After being discharged, the pontiff was seen smiling and waving from his car, before getting out to speak to a crowd. He then headed for the Vatican.
His admission to hospital came ahead of the busiest week in the Christian calendar.
The Holy Week includes a busy schedule of events and services which can be physically demanding.
