Pope Francis made his first public appearance since being discharged from hospital two weeks ago after treatment for double pneumonia, entering St. Peter's Square at the Vatican in a wheelchair on Sunday to greet cheering crowds.

Pope Francis stepped out for his first public appearance at the Vatican since being discharged from the hospital in late March after coming down with pneumonia. The head of the Catholic Church, 88, appeared to be in good spirits while attending a Jubilee Mass on Sunday,

Pope Francis made a surprise public appearance on Sunday, the first time the leader of the Catholic Church has been seen in public since leaving hospital two week ago.