Pope leads long Vatican Mass after health setbacks

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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Looking tired but relaxed, Pope Francis has led his first major public ceremony after a spate of canceled appointments for health problems.

Francis appeared to hold up well Sunday during the more than 90-minute Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica to honor Saints Peter and Paul.

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