VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has made a brief Easter Sunday appearance to bless the thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square. He drew cheers and applause from the crowd as he continues his recovery from a near-fatal bout of double pneumonia. Francis didn’t celebrate the Easter Mass in the piazza, delegating it to a cardinal. But after the Mass ended, Francis appeared on the loggia balcony over the basilica entrance. On his way there, Francis met briefly with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who is spending Easter in Rome with his family. The Vatican said the meeting lasted a few minutes. (Photo: AP)