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Clement MELKI

Pope Expected To Lead Easter Celebrations Despite Doubts About His Health

Le pape François préside la célébration de la Passion à la basilique Saint-Pierre au Vatican, le 29 mars 2024. (Credit: AFP)

Pope Francis is expected to lead Easter services at the Vatican Saturday and Sunday after his last-minute cancelation of a major Good Friday procession revived questions about his health.

The 87-year-old pontiff was still scheduled to preside over a 1830 GMT Easter eve vigil at Saint Peter's basilica in front of thousands of pilgrims from around the world, the Vatican confirmed on Saturday.

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