Pope Francis made surprise Easter appearance just before his death

Pope, Exhausted And Weak, Pulled Off A Surprise On His Last Outing

Pope Francis looked visibly drained when he drove around St Peter's Square in his popemobile on Easter Sunday, cheered by a rapt crowd in what became his final public appearance.

“Brothers and sisters, happy Easter,” said the pontiff from the same lodge where Jorge Mario Bergoglio was presented to the world on March 13, 2013 as Pope number 266.

AP PHOTOS: The last images of Pope Francis, taken at Easter services the day before he died

Francis made his final public appearance on Easter Sunday. He appeared very frail and had delegated the celebration of the Easter Mass to another cardinal. Though his voice was weak, he blessed a crowd of faithful from the loggia of…

As Homeboy Puppy Fades opens in Pasadena, founder frames Pope’s last public words as an invitation

Pope Francis’ last public words found a place in a Pasadena celebration Monday. Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J., founder of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, was in the city for the grand opening of Homeboy Puppy Fades dog grooming salon. The new business is one of 14 social enterprises from Homeboy Industries, the world’s largest gang intervention, rehabilitation and re-entry program. Boyle, 70, said the Pope’s last public words touched on what Homeboy I…

Lincoln couple on Italian honeymoon witnessed Pope Francis' final public appearance

Tom Kelly and Sarah Endacott of Lincoln were in St. Peter's Square on Sunday when Pope Francis made a surprise appearance before the crowd gathered there for Easter.

Local reverend reflects on the impact of Pope Francis and his final acts

Rev. Jim Curran said that how Pope Francis spent his final hours on Easter Sunday will resonate with him for a long time.