Pope Francis Bounces Back from Fever, Resumes Duties

Pope Francis rebounded quickly after clearing his schedule Friday morning due to a fever, holding several meetings and giving an interview to Italy’s state broadcaster Saturday and then presiding over Pentecost Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on Sunday. During the Mass, the pontiff seemed tired but resilient, delivering his homily in a strong voice and going off the cuff at certain points. The pope said the Holy Spirit’s primary task is to create harmony and promote unity among diversity at various levels: in the world generally, in the church, and in the lives of each individual.