Pope leads Vatican prayers after surgery

By Agence France-Presse

Jun 19, 2023 7:40 am

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis led Angelus prayers at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican on Sunday before thousands of pilgrims, more than a week after undergoing a hernia operation.

Francis expressed gratitude to those who had sent him messages of support during his stay at Rome's Gemelli University Hospital as he spent 10 days convalescing.

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