Pope Francis presides over Easter vigil Mass in public appearance.

Pope Francis returned to public view after recovering from bronchitis to preside over Easter vigil Mass in St. Peter's Basilica. The 86-year-old pope arrived in a wheelchair and incised a cross on a tall candle before it was carried up the basilica's center aisle. The basilica Mass during the vigil of Christianity's most important day has become an occasion for pontiffs to baptize several adults from around the world.