Pope Francis overcame concerns about his health to preside over Easter Sunday Mass, leading tens of thousands of people in a flower-decked St. Peter's Square.
Pope Francis arrives as he celebrates Easter mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, March 31, 2024.
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. Francis, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, has been battling respiratory problems all winter that the Vatican and he have said were bronchitis, the flu or a cold.A view of St. Peter's Square at The Vatican during the Easter Sunday mass celebrated by Pope Francis, Sunday, March 31, 2024.
For the past few weeks, Francis has generally avoided delivering long speeches to avoid the strain on his breathing. He ditched his Palm Sunday homily last week and decided at the last minute to stay home from the Good Friday procession at the Colosseum.Andrew MedichiniVatican Swiss Guards take position in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican where Pope Francis will celebrate the Easter Sunday mass, Sunday, March 31, 2024.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Pope overcomes health concerns to preside over blustery Easter Sunday MassPope Francis overcame concerns about his health to preside over Easter Sunday Mass, leading tens of thousands of people in a flower-decked St. Peter's Square.
Read more »
Pope overcomes health concerns, presides over blustery Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter's SquarePope Francis appears to have overcome concerns about his health to preside over Easter Sunday Mass.
Read more »
Pope overcomes health concerns, presides over blustery Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter's SquarePope Francis appears to have overcome concerns about his health to preside over Easter Sunday Mass. He is leading tens of thousands of people in a flower-decked St. Peter’s Square in one of the most important liturgies of the year. The Mass began just hours after Francis celebrated the 2½-hour nighttime Easter Vigil.
Read more »
Pope overcomes health concerns, presides over blustery Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter's SquarePope Francis appears to have overcome concerns about his health to preside over Easter Sunday Mass
Read more »
Pope Francis presides over Easter Sunday Mass after skipping Good Friday ceremony for his healthFrancis, 87, had skipped a Good Friday ceremony to preserve his health.
Read more »
Pope overcomes health concerns, presides over blustery Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter's SquarePope Francis appears to have overcome concerns about his health to preside over Easter Sunday Mass.
Read more »