Pope leads first Mass after health problems

Looking tired but relaxed, Pope Francis has led his first major public ceremony since health problems forced a spate of cancelled appointments.

Pope leads first Mass after health problems

The 77-year-old pontiff, appeared to hold up well during the 90-minute Mass in St Peter’s Basilica to honour Saints Peter and Paul.

The Vatican has played down the cancellations, including one at the last minute on Friday, attributing them without elaboration to some mild health problem.

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