Solemnity of Saint Joseph . Pope Francis . first public greeting

We report from:
Iași (Cathedral): Divine Liturgy on the Solemnity of "Saint Joseph" (Wednesday, March 19, 2025) /Roman Catholic Diocese of Iași
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Rome's Gemelli Hospital
Pope Francis makes first public greeting and blessing from hospital
Pope Francis appears for the first time since his hospitalization from the balcony of Rome's Gemelli Hospital, before leaving the facility where he had been since February 14. He greeted those present, imparted his blessing and gave the 'thumbs up' to the nearly three thousand people gathered in the square below who were applauding his appearance and released from hospital.
Vatican News

Pope Francis greeted some three thousand faithful gathered in the square in front of the entrance to Rome's Gemelli hospital, saying “thank you to everyone!”
He said just a few words from a small balcony just above the crowds gathered below. With effort, his hands resting on his knees, he then lifted them to bless the crowds, followed by waving and smiling to those below who were shouting, "Francesco, Francesco!", "We love you!", "We're here for you!"
“Thank you to everyone!” the Pope said with a faint voice. A greeting had been planned, but the Pope wished to greet them more with his presence then with his voice still affected by the respiratory therapies he has been undergoing. His gaze moved from one side of the square to the other, when he noticed an Italian lady holding a bouquet of yellow flowers to celebrate the occasion. The Pope remarked that he could see her with the yellow flowers and he waved to her in gratitude.

Soon after leaving the balcony following his letter greeting, the crowd moved towards the entrance of the hospital to catch a glimpse of the Pope as he departed in his usual white Fiat 500L. More greetings and cheers accompanied his departure.

He then headed to the Basilica of Saint Mary Major where he met with Cardinal Rolandas Makrickas, Coadjutor Archpriest of the Papal Basilica, giving him flowers to be placed in front of the icon of Mary Salus Populi Romani as a sign of his gratitude for her care and protection.
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-03/pope-francis-makes-first-public-greeting-thanking-everyone.html
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Final scene/Organ again
Iași (Cathedral): Holy Rosary and Divine Liturgy live (Saturday, March 22, 2025)

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Thank you for the quality films from Romania! We discovered too late (as often happens) that the Diocese of Iași is streaming on YouTube and were first on Facebook, also a good presentation, but without subtitles! Now, in the future, we will be able to report better on YouTube with subtitles!
Thank you for this late, divine addition!
Thanks to Vatican Radio - Vatican News:

Massimiliano Menichetti (Deputy Editor-in-Chief)!

Get well soon, Pope Francis—he didn't seem to be in the best of health! Let's hope and pray for the best!

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Starter music:
Christopher Heary - 2014 Spring Showreel