The Vatican's daily bulletin confirmed Francis would lead the lengthy vigil in St. Peter's Basilica.
The Vatican confirmed Pope Francis would preside over the Easter Vigil service on Saturday night, after he decided at the last minute to skip his participation in the Good Friday procession at the Colosseum as a health precaution.The Vatican's daily bulletin confirmed Francis would lead the lengthy vigil in St. Peter's Basilica, one of the most solemn and important moments in the Catholic liturgical calendar. The service, which is due to begin at 7:30 p.m.
The Vatican said in a brief explanation that the decision was made to 'conserve his health' in view of the vigil service on Saturday and his even more taxing obligations on Easter Sunday. The pope is due to preside over a morning Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square and deliver his Urbi et Orbi speech praying for an end to global crises.
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