Pope skips Good Friday procession to protect health, Vatican says

Friday, 29 March 2024
Pope Francis did not take part in the Good Friday Way of the Cross procession at the Colosseum in Rome, to preserve his health ahead of Easter, the Vatican has said.

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Francis had been expected to preside over the Way of the Cross procession, but cancelled for the second year in a row over health concerns.

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