The Vatican celebrates Easter Mass. The whole world wonders if the Pope will give blessing urbi et orbi

The Vatican will mark Easter on Sunday, the highlight of the Christian calendar, a large mass in the church of St. Peter in Rome.

Due to the health problems of Pope Francis, who is recovering from mutual pneumonia, the Mass is expected to lead the high -ranking cardinal, Italian Angelo Comastar, who was the superhuman basilica of St. Peter from 2006 to 2021 and Vicar General for the Vatican City.

It remains uncertain whether Francis will be able to give the traditional blessing of the urbi et orbi (city and world) tens of thousands of believers in St. Peter and cameras from all over the world.

Eighty -year -old left Gemelli Hospital in Rome four weeks ago after spending more than a month in it. However, according to the doctor’s recommendations, he must rest after a life -threatening illness.

During his rare public appearances from the exit of the hospital, the Pope sometimes seemed very weak. Speech also represents the difficulty of the leader of more than 1.4 billion Catholics in the world.

On Saturday night, Francis appeared in a wheelchair at St. Peter’s Basilica.

A million visitors are expected in Rome for Easter

According to the Christian tradition, the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ is celebrated on Easter.

This year, this commemoration has even greater significance because the Catholic Church declared 2025 jubilee in 2025. Pope Francis originally intended to be present at these important events.

This weekend alone in Rome is estimated at one million visitors, including believers from all over the world.

Among them is US Vice President JD Vance. Deputy Donald Trump, who moved to the Catholic faith in 2019, plans to attend Easter Mass with his family.