The last-minute decision that added to concerns about the pope's frail condition during a particularly busy period.
Pope Francis skipped the traditional Good Friday procession at Rome's Colosseum to protect his health, the Vatican said, making a last-minute decision that added to concerns about his frail condition during a particularly busy period.Just as the event was about to begin, the Vatican announced that Francis was following the event from his home at the Vatican.Guglielmo Mangiapane | Reuters
While Francis had also skipped the event in 2023 because he was recovering from bronchitis and it was a particularly cold night, his decision to stay home this year suggested his plans had changed suddenly. His absence was noted with concern but understanding among some of the estimated 25,000 pilgrims who packed the area for the torchlit procession.
On Thursday, he left the Vatican to preside over the Holy Thursday foot-washing ritual at a Rome women's prison. While he performed the rite from his wheelchair, Francis appeared strong and engaged with the inmates, even giving a big chocolate Easter egg to one woman's young son.
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