Pope Francis makes surprise first appearance at Vatican after hospital stay

Pope Francis on Sunday made his first public appearance since being discharged from hospital two weeks ago after treatment for double pneumonia.

The pontiff entered St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican in a wheelchair to greet cheering crowds.

The 88-years-old has endured five weeks of treatment in the most serious health crisis of his 12-year papacy.

In a previously unannounced move, the pope came out to the square shortly before noon (1000 GMT) at the end of the…