Pope Francis made a surprise Palm Sunday appearance in St. Peter's Square, greeting pilgrims in a wheelchair. He was unable to participate fully in the Mass due to ongoing recovery from pneumonia. Cardinal Sandri presided, reading the Pope's homily which focused on mercy and accompanying Jesus to the cross, referencing Simon of Cyrene. In a separate Angelus message, Pope Francis urged prayers for victims of conflict in Sudan, other war-torn regions, and the Santo Domingo nightclub collapse.

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