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Pope Francis also begins to remain seated in the popemobile while greeting pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square. On April 30, he says that his doctor has ordered him not to walk. The Pope says at the ...

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He then chooses his papal name and heads to the balcony of Saint Peter's Basilica, making his first public appearance as pope.