Pope Francis Skips Homily During Palm Sunday Mass

Published: 24 March 2024 at 21:15

Pope Francis skipped delivering his homily during the Palm Sunday Mass service at the Vatican, marking the beginning of Holy Week, due to recent health issues. Despite skipping the homily, he presided over the service, read prayers, and gave blessings. He also prayed for the people of Ukraine and condemned the Moscow concert hall shooting. The pope, who has been using a wheelchair for months, greeted cardinals individually and interacted with the crowd in St Peter\'s Square. This comes as part of his intense Holy Week schedule including visits to a prison and participation in Good Friday services.

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