Marking another in a series of recent surprise public appearances, Pope Francis on Sunday briefly greeted thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square to celebrate Palm Sunday.

Pope Francis was in hospital for more than a month suffering from bronchitis. It was a tough time for the pontiff, but fortunately, it is now a thing of the past. This Palm Sunday,

Pope Francis briefly greeted thousands of pilgrims gathered in St Peter’s Square to celebrate Palm Sunday. “Happy Palm Sunday and beginning of Holy Week,” the Pope said with some difficulty, to the cheers of the large crowd that filled the square and spilled out along the Via della Conciliazione.