Pope Francis' first photo released by Vatican since hospitalisation, seen attending Mass in Chapel

The Vatican on Sunday shared the first image of Pope Francis in over a month, offering a rare glimpse into his recovery. The photo shows the pontiff seated in a wheelchair, dressed in a purple stole -- an iconic element of Lenten liturgical attire -- facing the altar inside the private chapel of his hospital suite. According to Vatican officials, Pope Francis was taking part in a Mass alongside fellow priests within the 10th-floor papal apartment at Rome's Gemelli hospital. Interestingly, no other individuals are visible in the photograph, lending the moment a personal and intimate tone.