Pope Francis makes first public appearance on Easter after serious illness

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Pope Francis makes first public appearance on Easter after serious illness

A frail but resolute Pope Francis made a moving appearance from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica to lead Easter Sunday celebrations, drawing emotional reactions from thousands in attendance. The Pope, still recovering from a serious bout of double pneumonia, also held a brief, high-level meeting with US Vice President JD Vance. Danielle Neri has the story.

April 21, 2025