Over the winter months, he has battled with bouts of bronchitis, cold and flu.
Pope Francis unexpectedly skipped homily during the Palm Sunday Mass service at the Vatican on Sunday, although he was able to preside over the service and was later driven around in the popemobile.The service marks the beginning of Holy Week, the most sacred week in the church's calendar as Christians around the world prepare to celebrate Easter, and his decision to skip the homily was a surprise.
He also prayed the Angelus at the conclusion of the liturgy, beforehand recalling the 'martyred people of Ukraine' and those suffering from war.At the end of the liturgy, he greeted cardinals individually from his wheelchair, which he has been using for several months. He then got into the popemobile to greet some of the thousands of people gathered in the square. Following the service, he also condemned the 'vile' concert hall shooting in Moscow. Francis told the crowd at St.
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