Pope Francis Returns to Vatican Square After Hospital Stay and Comforts Grieving Mother.

Pope Francis presided over Mass in St. Peter's Square on Palm Sunday, a day after being discharged from a Rome hospital where he was treated for bronchitis. Despite battling a hoarse voice, Francis read a 15-minute-long homily, occasionally adding off-the-cuff remarks for emphasis or gesturing with a hand. Palm Sunday marks Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem in the time leading up to his crucifixion, which Christians observe on Good Friday. Holy Week culminates on April 9 with Easter Sunday Mass, which recalls the Christian belief in Jesus' resurrection.