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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>Pope Francis has arrived in St Peter’s Square for Palm Sunday, beginning events leading to Easter, just a day after leaving the hospital.<\/p>\n

The 86-year-old’s admittance to the hospital on Wednesday with breathing difficulties sparked concerns he may not be well enough to attend a series of rites in what is the most important week in the Christian calendar.<\/p>\n

But as a smiling Francis left Rome’s Gemelli hospital yesterday after a three-night stay, he told well-wishers he would be presiding over a Palm Sunday ceremony, which will be followed by the Angelus prayer.<\/p>\n

Palm Sunday marks the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem before his crucifixion. Easter Sunday on 12 April celebrates his resurrection from the dead.<\/p>\n

The head of the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics has suffered from increasing health issues over the past few years, including knee problems which have forced him to use a wheelchair and walking stick.<\/p>\n

During both the Palm Sunday and Easter masses, Pope Francis is expected to remain seated while a cardinal conducts the ceremony at the altar.<\/p>\n

The Vatican said this was an arrangement adopted prior to the pope’s latest illness, as he is no longer able to stand for long periods.<\/p>\n

Pope Francis felt unwell Wednesday following a general audience in St Peter’s Square, but his condition improved after he was given antibiotics.<\/p>\n

Pope Francis marked 10 years as the head of the worldwide Catholic Church earlier this month.<\/p>\n

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