King and Queen’s state visit to Vatican postponed as Pope recovers from illness, palace says
Charles and Camilla are set to continue their trip to Italy next month but will not be visiting the pontiff, who contracted pneumonia which progressed to the point that doctors considered suspending treatment to "let him go".
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Pope Francis giving a thumbs up to well-wishers on Sunday. Pic: AP
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It was the pontiff's first public appearance in five weeks. Pic: Reuters
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Crowds gathered outside Rome's Gemelli Hospital to see the Pope. Pic: Vatican Media/Reuters
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