Pope Francis livestreamed Palm Sunday Mass from a virtually empty St. Peter's Basicalla, where tens of thousands would usually gather.
Pope Francis prays as he celebrates Palm Sunday Mass behind closed doors in St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, Sunday, during the lockdown aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus.Pope Francis prays as he celebrates Palm Sunday Mass behind closed doors in St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, Sunday, during the lockdown aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus.St. Peter's Basicalla was virtually empty for Palm Sunday Mass, where usually tens of thousands would gather.
"The tragedy we are experiencing summons us to take seriously the things that are serious," Francis said,"And not to be caught up in those that matter less; to rediscover that life is of no use if not used to serve others."for traditional blessings, rather than buying palm branches.and stream mass services.
"May we reach out to those who are suffering and those most in need," Francis said in his virtual address."May we not be concerned with what we lack, but what good we can do for others."
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