Catholics to gather for Easter Mass with Pope Francis
Sunday, 31 March 2024 Tens of thousands of Catholics are expected to gather at Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City, for Easter Mass led by Pope Francis. Despite recent concerns about his health following a cancellation at a major Good Friday event, the 87-year-old pontiff delivered the Easter Vigil homily and is set to lead Easter Sunday proceedings.
Pope Francis presides over Easter Mass in St Peter's Square, ahead of his "Urbi et Orbi" blessing, amid concerns about the 87-year-old pontiff's patchy health.
Pope Francis called for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in his traditional Easter message delivered following renewed concerns over the health of the 87-year-old pontiff. In the message, delivered..