ROME — Pope Francis greeted supporters for prayers on Sunday from the 10th-floor balcony of his hospital where he is recovering from colon surgery.
“I am glad to be able to keep the Sunday Angelus appointment, even here” at the hospital, he said.
“I have deeply felt your closeness and the support of your prayers. Thank you from the bottom of my heart,” he told 200 people gathered below.
“In these days of being hospitalized, I have experienced how important good health care is, accessible to all, as it is in Italy and in other countries.
“A healthcare system that assures good service, accessible to everyone. This precious benefit must not be lost. It needs t…
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