Arrr, the Pope be skippin' Good Friday shindig to keep his health afore Easter, says Vatican scallywags.
2024-03-29
Arrr, the Vatican be sayin' that Pope Francis be stayin' home to protect his health instead o' joinin' the Good Friday procession at the Colosseum. Looks like the Pope be takin' a page from me book - stayin' safe and sound on land!
In the jolly old city of Rome, Pope Francis decided to skip the traditional Good Friday procession at the Colosseum to protect his health, much to the surprise of many. Instead of joining the crowd, he opted to follow the event from the comfort of his home at the Vatican. This last-minute change added to the concerns about his well-being during a busy liturgical period.It seems that the 87-year-old pontiff has been battling various health issues, from the flu to bronchitis, all winter long. With part of one lung missing from his youth, he has had to take extra precautions to conserve his strength. Despite his absence at the procession, he appeared in good spirits earlier in the day for a liturgy at St. Peter’s Basilica. The decision seemed to be a sudden one, with his chair all set up and his aide ready to assist him.As he prepares to lead the Easter Vigil and deliver his "Urbi et Orbi" speech, the faithful are hopeful that the beloved Pope will continue to bring his message of peace and love to the world. In his own words, he still has "many projects to bring to fruition" and isn't letting his health troubles slow him down.