Pope Francis made a surprise visit to St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, surprising the faithful and restorers present. The visit took place on Thursday, shortly before 1:00 p.m., when the Holy Father stopped at the altar of Pius X and then inspected the recently restored tombs of Popes Paul III and Urban VIII.
The special feature of this public appearance was the Pope's attire. He appeared without his traditional papal attire, but with a blanket to protect him from the cold, and black trousers.
In the video and photos released, the Pope appears in a wheelchair, with oxygen tubes and accompanied by his nurse, Massimiliano Strappetti. During the visit, the Pope greeted the faithful and met a child. The Pope shook the hand of a restaurateur, who apologized for having cold hands, but the Pope responded warmly.
Father Enzo Fortunato commented on the event as another example of the Pope's surprises. "These are signs of an improvement in his condition and a desire to be close to people," he said.
This surprising appearance by Francis comes after the Pope's participation in the Jubilee Mass for the Sick on Sunday and his meeting with King Charles and Queen Camilla on Wednesday.
According to Vatican sources, everything indicates that the Pope is preparing for the Easter rites and does not want to be alone in front of the TV. Although he is not expected to participate in all the ceremonies, he may be present in a special way, including the Holy Thursday Mass, which has not yet been made public in the official calendar. (A2 Televizion)
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