Pope Francis has released an audio message thanking well-wishers around the world who have been praying for his recovery, his first public sign of life since he was hospitalised three weeks ago.

On his 21st day in Rome's Gemelli hospital, Pope Francis recorded a 27-second audio message thanking people for their prayers. Played before the nightly recitation of the rosary in St. Peter's Square ...

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-old ...