"Pope Francis Leads Palm Sunday Service After Hospitalization"

Pope Francis led the Palm Sunday Mass in St Peter's Square after being released from a Rome hospital following a bronchitis infection. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which culminates on Easter Sunday, the most important holiday in the Christian faith. Francis called on people not to ignore those experiencing great suffering and solitude. The hospital visit had raised questions about the health of the 86-year-old pontiff and whether he would be fit enough to lead the numerous ceremonies during Holy Week.