Francis, 87, had skipped a Good Friday ceremony to preserve his health.
Pope Francis attends the Easter Mass, at St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, March 31, 2024.Pope Francis arrived in St. Peter's Square on Sunday morning to preside over Easter Mass, leading the service two after days after he skipped the Way of the Cross procession on Good Friday.
Francis, 87, had skipped the Good Friday ceremony "to preserve his health" so that he'd be able to attend the Easter Saturday vigil and Sunday Mass and blessing, the Vatican press office said in a statement on Friday. The Vatican said he would watch it from his residence in the Vatican.Remo Casilli/ReutersFrancis, 87, has been battling breathing difficulties after a cold and flue this year, but papal Easter ceremonies are a test for a young man.
A general view of St. Peter's Square ahead of the Easter Mass attended by Pope Francis, at the Vatican, March 31, 2024.Sunday's Mass, commemorating the day Cristians believe Jesus Christ was resurrected, began at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican.Pope Francis attends the Easter Mass, at St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, March 31, 2024.After the mass, the pope is expected to impart his Urbi et Orbi blessing from the central loggia of St. Peter’s façade.
He presided on Saturday over a close to 3 hour Easter vigil in St. Peter’s Basilica, during which he gave an about 10 minute homily and baptized eight new Catholics to the church. Pope Francis presides over the Easter vigil celebration in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Saturday, March 30, 2024.After the mass was over, he waved and smiled at the faithful as he was wheeled up and down the nave in his wheelchair.
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