Pope Francis made his first public appearance after being hospitalized for five weeks with a severe respiratory infection, greeting the crowd from a balcony at Gemelli hospital in Rome. The 88-year-old pontiff appeared weak but in good spirits, giving a thumbs up and making the sign of the cross before being wheeled back into his room. Despite his remarkable recovery, doctors caution that his rehabilitation will take time, with two months expected for recovery, as he still has difficulty speaking after oxygen therapy.
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