The Holy See press office reported that we will have to see how evolves the health of the pope In the coming weeks to value your possible presenceand in what terms, in Holy Week rites.
Vatican sources explained that there is still nothing organized for Holy Week, but I know Study an alternative plan to replace Franciscoperhaps with several cardinals in each rite, in one of the most important periods for the Catholic Church, while Francisco could participate in specific moments.
Francisco, 88, was discharged after his hospitalization in the Gemelli for a respiratory infection and bilateral pneumoniaalthough it will remain in convalescence for at least two months, following the treatment and performing respiratory and motor physiotherapy in its apartment on the second floor of Casa Santa Marta.
He Vatican He confirmed all the April events, which will begin with Ramos Sunday, on the 13th at 10 am, in the Plaza de San Pedro.
The Vatican Holy Week “April 17 to 21,” will begin with Holy Thursday, with two masses: one in the morning and another in the afternoon. On Good Friday there will be two other celebrations, including the Via Crucis in the Colosseum in the afternoon, and the vigil of Holy Saturday.
The Easter Mass of Easter Sunday was also confirmed, which culminates with the Urbi et Orbi blessing.
According to him Alternative plan that some media have published, some have been identified Cardinals to celebrate the rites on behalf of the Pope, As was done in 2005, in the last period of the life of John Paul II, when, already very sick by Parkinson, the task was entrusted to its closest collaborators. Karol Wojtyla appeared only resurrection Sunday from the window of his studio, but without being able to speak.
The calendar also includes the canonization of the young Carlos Acutis, on April 27, in which the participation of tens of thousands of people is expected.
