Pope Francis made a surprise arrival in St. Peter's Square at the end of the Mass for the Jubilee of the Sick and the World of Healthcare.
“Happy Sunday to everyone,” the pontiff – wearing oxygen nose pads – said to those attending the Mass. The Holy Father was wheeled through the lines of faithful on the Vatican steps, then before the altar for the blessing.
"I pray for doctors, nurses and healthcare workers, who are not always helped to work in adequate conditions and, at times, are even victims of aggression," the Pope said. "Their mission is not easy and must be supported and respected."
Francis also addressed a thought to the war in Ukraine and for Gaza: "Let us continue to pray for peace: in the tormented Ukraine, hit by attacks that cause many civilian victims, including many children. And the same thing happens in Gaza, where people are reduced to living in unimaginable conditions, without a roof, without food, without clean water. Let the weapons be silent and dialogue resumed; let us pray for peace in the tormented Ukraine, hit by attacks that cause many civilian victims, including many children. And the same thing happens in Gaza, where people are reduced to living in unimaginable conditions, without a roof, without food, without clean water. Let the weapons be silent and let dialogue resume; let us pray for peace in the tormented Ukraine, hit by attacks that cause many civilian victims, including many children. And .... And let us pray for peace in the tormented Ukraine, hit by attacks that cause many civilian victims . And let us pray for peace in the tormented Ukraine, hit by attacks that cause many civilian victims. And let us pray for peace in the tormented Ukraine, hit by attacks that cause many civilian victims. And let us pray for peace in the tormented Ukraine, hit by attacks that cause many civilian victims. And let us pray for peace in the tormented Ukraine, hit by attacks that cause many civilian victims. And let us pray for peace in the tormented Ukraine, hit by attacks that cause many civilian victims. And let us pray for peace in the tormented Ukraine, hit by attacks that
"All hostages must be freed and the population must be helped."
(Online Union)