Appearing publicly in street clothes for the first time as pontiff, Pope Francis went into St. Peter’s Basilica to pray and greet the faithful.

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St. Peter’s Basilica is pictured during a press tour to present the recent restoration of the funerary monuments of Popes ...

Pope Francis was happy to go and see people in St Peter's Basilica in a surprise visit Wednesday as he convalesces from ...

Pope Francis, who is recovering from life-threatening pneumonia, made an unscheduled visit to St Peter's Basilica Thursday, ...

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Francis among those taking part in the Jubilee of the Sick, in a wheelchair and with oxygen: ‘I wish everyone a good Sunday!

Pope Francis was rolled into St. Peter’s Square in a wheelchair, marking his first public appearance at the Vatican on Sunday since his release from the hospital two weeks ago.