The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis will preside over the Easter Vigil service on Saturday night, following his decision to skip the Good Friday procession at the Colosseum as a health precaution. The Easter Vigil service, set to take place in St. Peter’s Basilica, is considered one of the most significant moments in the Catholic liturgical calendar.
The service, scheduled to commence at 7:30 p.m. and typically lasting two hours, is a commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus and includes the sacrament of baptism for eight adult converts. Pope Francis, aged 87, who underwent lung surgery in his youth, has been facing respiratory challenges throughout the winter, affecting his ability to speak at length.
