The cardinal presiding over the prayer, Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, had told the crowd at the start of the service that he had “beautiful news, a beautiful gift” to share.

ROME (AP) — A weak and breathless Pope Francis thanked people for their prayers for his recovery in a remarkable audio message broadcast Thursday, the first public sign of life from the 88-year ...

Thank you."The cardinal presiding over the prayer, Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, had told the crowd at the start of the service that he had "beautiful news, a beautiful gift" to share.

Thank you."The cardinal presiding over the prayer, Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, had told the crowd at the start of the service that he had "beautiful news, a beautiful gift" to share.

The New Testament is filled with beautiful prayers of praise to God. ... faith hopes against all hope and gives thanks to the ‘Father of lights,’ from whom ‘every perfect gift’ comes down.

Thank you."The cardinal presiding over the prayer, Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, had told the crowd at the start of the service that he had "beautiful news, a beautiful gift" to share.

Thank you."The cardinal presiding over the prayer, Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, had told the crowd at the start of the service that he had "beautiful news, a beautiful gift" to share.

Thank you."The cardinal presiding over the prayer, Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, had told the crowd at the start of the service that he had "beautiful news, a beautiful gift" to share.

Thank you."The cardinal presiding over the prayer, Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, had told the crowd at the start of the service that he had "beautiful news, a beautiful gift" to share.

Thank you."The cardinal presiding over the prayer, Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, had told the crowd at the start of the service that he had "beautiful news, a beautiful gift" to share.