Pope Francis will preside over mass in St Peter’s Square on Sunday, just a day after leaving hospital following a bout of bronchitis. | AFP
Palm Sunday marks the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem before his crucifixion. Easter Sunday on April 12 celebrates his resurrection from the dead.
During both the Palm Sunday and Easter masses, Francis is expected to remain seated while a cardinal conducts the ceremony at the altar. Francis felt unwell Wednesday following a general audience in St Peter’s Square, but his condition improved after he was given antibiotics.His increasing health issues over the past year have sparked widespread concern, including speculation that he might choose to retire rather than stay in the job for life.Francis marked 10 years as the head of the worldwide Catholic Church earlier this month.
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