Vatican. Pope Francis is preparing for Holy Week
A mass inaugurating the Holy Week at the solemnly decorated Saint Peter Square will be celebrated for thousands of faithful from around the world, Argentine Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, a subdzan of the Cardinals College.
Vatican. Pope Francis is preparing for Holy Week
It is not known if Franciszek will come to the square during it as he did unexpectedly a week earlier at the end of the mass for sick people and healthcare professionals.
The last days have brought further surprises. The Pope took the British Royal Couple, King of Charles III and Queen Kamila at the private audience at the House of Saint Marta in the Vatican, although they had previously dismissed because of his official visit to the Holy See.
On Thursday, to the amazement of many people, Francis appeared in the Vatican Basilica in absolutely unusual clothing: without a cassock and pius, in a white sweater and black pants, covered with a rug. He had a nasal cannula because he still needs oxygen support sometimes.
As explained, the Pope wanted to see the effect of the works of the conservationHi thank the experts involved in them.
The Vatican Press Office emphasized that in such circumstances it could be seen that the Pope was in better condition.
For now, as explained by the Vatican, there are no forecasts about the Holy Week celebrations. Their traditional program from Holy Thursday has been announced, but without indicating who will preside to masses and services. Cardinals from the Roman Curia will be appointed.
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This year’s Holy Week celebrations will be unique
However, there are hope that Francis will be present at the most important moments, especially during the announcement of the Easter message and urbi et orbi on Sunday of the Resurrection. The participation of the pope should be excluded on the way of the Cross in the Colosseum in the evening on Good Friday, because it cannot be exposed to cold. He was not there, also for fear of his health, a year ago.
This year’s celebrations of Holy Week will be unique not only because of Franciszek’s condition, but above all they will take place in the Holy Year he announced, in the presence of thousands of pilgrims who came from around the world on this occasion.
Decisions regarding the possible presence of the Pope, according to the information provided to the media, are to be made on a regular basis, overnight. The Vaticanists also note that he is certainly tired of the insulation in which he had to stay for a long time. After Thursday’s visit to the basilica, the press office emphasized that he was happy that he could meet people.
The Archprint of the Basilica of Saint Peter Cardinal Mauro Gambetti told journalists: – Recovery continues and the Pope’s state is improving. These are signs of permanent improvement that makes us very happy. We hope he will come back quickly.
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(Source: PAP)
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