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Pope Francis visits pediatric oncology patients in the hospital and christens the child, Vatican News reports..
The pontiff, who was hospitalized due to breathing difficulties, spent half an hour in the afternoon of March 31 with children with cancer, congratulated them and gave them rosaries, Easter chocolate eggs and copies of a book about Jesus.
In addition, Francis baptized a baby named Miguel Angel.
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It is reported that Francis is awaiting the results of the latest medical tests and will return home tomorrow to take part in the celebration of Palm Sunday on Sunday..
The Dean of the College of Cardinals, Giovanni Battisto Re, said the cardinals would help the Pope during Easter celebrations next week..
Holy Week is known to have a busy schedule of rituals and ceremonies that can be physically tiring, including the Good Friday night procession outside Rome's Colosseum..
Last year, the Pope was also forced to follow some Easter events instead of taking part in them due to constant pain in his knees..
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