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Pope wishes worshippers Happy Easter after serious illness

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Pope wishes worshippers Happy Easter after serious illnessPope Francis, who has been recovering after his release from hospital, appeared in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday.
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News video: Pope wishes 'Happy Easter' in surprise appearance at St Peter's Basilica

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Pope Francis makes a surprise appearance in front of thousands of Catholics at St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, despite the 88-year-old pontiff's frail health that has kept him from most Holy Week events.

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