Pope Francis appears to have overcome concerns about his health to preside over Easter Sunday Mass.
Pope Francis overcame concerns about his health to preside over Easter Sunday Mass, leading some 30,000 people in a flower-decked St. Peter's Square in one of the most important liturgies of the year.Just hours after celebrating the 2½-hour nighttime Easter Vigil, the 87-year-old Francis appeared in good form at the start of the liturgy in the blustery piazza.
Easter Mass is one of the most important dates on the liturgical calendar, celebrating what the faithful believe was Jesus' resurrection after his crucifixion. The Mass precedes the pope's 'Urbi et Orbi' blessing, a lengthy speech that traditionally rounds up all the threats facing humanity.For the past few weeks, Francis has generally avoided delivering long speeches to avoid the strain on his breathing.
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