According to Christian belief, Hz. The “Way of the Cross” ceremony, held in front of the Colosseum, one of Rome’s iconic monuments, on the day known as “Good Friday” before Easter, when the resurrection of Jesus is celebrated, and usually presided over by the Pope, was held without the Pope this year as well.
Hz. It was reported that the Pope, who would normally preside over the mass commemorating the last moments of Jesus before his crucifixion, canceled his participation minutes before the mass was to begin.
When it was understood that the Pope would not attend the mass in the Colosseum, where extensive security measures were taken because the spiritual leader of the Catholics would attend, his seat in the ceremony area was removed by the officials.
In the written statement made by the Vatican Press Office, “Pope Francis will follow the ‘Way of the Cross’ service in the Colosseum from the Santa Marta House (residence) in order to protect his health until the pre-Easter mass to be held tomorrow and the Easter mass to be held on Sunday.” The expression was used.
The Pope met with Prophet Muhammad at the Vatican before last night’s “Way of the Cross” mass. He attended the ceremony where Jesus was commemorated.
Meanwhile, Pope Francis could not attend the “Way of the Cross” mass last year due to a respiratory infection.
87-year-old Pope Francis, who had to frequently apply to the hospital last year due to various health problems, has been using a wheelchair and a cane while attending religious services in recent years due to his knee problem.
Pope Francis has been having his speeches done by his assistants for the last few weeks due to bronchitis and cold illnesses.
Source: AA