Pope Francis Holds First Public Audience Since Lockdown

VATICAN CITY—Pope Francis held his first viewers with members of the general public since February, a small first step towards restoring his public profile, which has suffered throughout months of restrictions to struggle the coronavirus pandemic.

Wednesday’s papal viewers, with round 500 individuals, befell in a courtyard of the Apostolic Palace, fairly than within the a lot bigger St. Peter’s Square, the traditional venue earlier than the pandemic. It drew a mixture of devotees and vacationers. The public wore face masks, however the pope and his entourage didn’t. …