Pope Francis made a surprise second appearance Thursday at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, arriving in a wheelchair around 12:30 p.m. local time. In videos posted on social media, Pope Francis is seen without his usual white cassock and skullcap, wearing dark pants and a white shirt covered with a striped poncho.

Pope Francis shared that he is experiencing “healing,” specifically “in my soul and my body,” as he reaches the eighth day of the minimum two-month period of rest and convalescence prescribed by his doctors.

The Holy See Press Office told journalists that Pope Francis' condition remains stable and his breathing, mobility, and voice are all gradually improving.

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Pope Francis' health has improved 'surprisingly' since returning to the Vatican after surviving a life-threatening bout of pneumonia, his doctor revealed on Saturday

Pope Francis' health continues to improve, a Vatican spokesman said on Friday. Medical examinations over recent days had shown slight improvements in his breathing and ability to speak, the spokesman said.

Pope Francis made his first public appearance since being discharged from hospital two weeks ago after treatment for double pneumonia, entering St. Peter's Square at the Vatican in a wheelchair on Sunday to greet crowds.