Holy Father doing God's work, despite limited public appearances

As the Holy Father continues to convalesce, he has cancelled many regular public audiences. This past Wednesday, however, he was able to appoint a new bishop in Spain. According to The Gaurdian Unlimited:

"John Paul has scaled back his appearances since his back-to-back hospitalizations and has designated cardinals to take his place during this week's busy Holy Week ceremonies. The Vatican has only confirmed one appointment for the pontiff - an Easter Sunday blessing."

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