Find out why Pope Francis skipped his homily during Palm Sunday Mass and the significance of his actions. Dive into the latest updates from St. Peter's Square!
Pope Francis surprised the crowd at St. Peter's Square by skipping his homily during the Palm Sunday Mass, a rare move for the pontiff. Despite his raspy voice, he urged believers to turn to prayer in times of difficulties, emphasizing the importance of keeping love alive through prayer. The service marked the beginning of Holy Week, leading up to Easter, a crucial time in the church calendar. Pope Francis, who has been battling bronchitis and influenza recently, chose to delegate the reading of addresses to an aide instead.
Meanwhile, in the Philippines, the Iglesia Filipina Independiente celebrated Palm Sunday in a century-old church. Rappler's senior reporter, Paterno Esmaquel II, joined the festivities, capturing the essence of the homegrown church's traditions and beliefs. The Filipino church's unique customs added a vibrant touch to the Palm Sunday celebration.
In a contrasting decision, the Pope's absence from delivering his homily added an unexpected twist to the solemn occasion. The photos from the Vatican's Palm Sunday Mass showcased the grandeur and reverence with hundreds of clergy members and believers carrying palm branches in a procession, setting the tone for Holy Week preparations worldwide.
As the world prepares for Easter, the Pope's actions on Palm Sunday raise questions and spark discussions about the significance of prayer and devotion during challenging times. Pope Francis's dedication to his role, despite health concerns, highlights his commitment to leading the Catholic Church through moments of introspection and faith.
Rappler senior reporter Paterno Esmaquel II joins the Palm Sunday celebration of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente, a homegrown church also known by the ...
Pope Francis at the last minute skipped reading his homily during a Palm Sunday Mass for tens of thousands of people St. Peter's Square but continued ...
Pope Francis on Palm Sunday urged believers to turn to Jesus in prayer amid life's difficulties and disappointments, saying prayer keeps love alive and ...
On Palm Sunday, hundreds of priests, bishops, cardinals, and lay people solemnly carried large palm branches in procession through St. Peter Square to begin ...
The service marks the beginning of Holy Week, the most sacred week in the church's calendar as Christians around the world prepare to celebrate Easter, and his ...
In recent weeks the 87-year-old pope has been suffering on and off from bronchitis and influenza and has delegated an aide to read addresses for him.
Pope Francis has decided at the last minute to skip his homily during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square.
VATICAN CITY -Pope Francis at the last minute skipped reading his homily during a Palm Sunday Mass for tens of thousands of people St. Peter's Square but ...
Pope Francis decided last minute to skip his homily, avoiding a strenuous speech at the start of a busy Holy Week that will test his increasingly frail ...
Pope is avoiding strenuous speech at the start of a busy Holy Week that will test his increasingly frail health.
Pope Francis decided at the last minute to skip his homily during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square, avoiding a strenuous speech at the start of a busy ...
On Sunday, March 24, the day kicked off with a special blessing ceremony at the Santa Catalina hermitage in Pinoso.
Pope Francis' choice to skip the strenuous speech at the outset of Easter week immediately raised concerns about his health, but he spoke in a clear voice ...
Members of the clergy hold palms as Pope Francis presides over the Palm Sunday Mass in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, March 24, 2024.
Holy Week begins at the Vatican with a procession of 400 people, including 55 cardinals and bishops.