Pope Francis renounces the Way of the Cross at the Colosseum: here's why

Reflect on the Meditations for the Way of the Cross at the Colosseum on Good Friday 2023

EWTN The Way of the Cross takes place at the Colosseum on Good Friday 2023. The testimonies from Ukraine, Russia, the Holy Land, Central Africa, the Middle East, South America and other parts of the world go with the 14 Stations of the Cross, titled ‘Voices of Peace in a World at War.’ An estimated 20,000 people attended the Way of the Cross at the Colosseum, according to the Vatican.

Pope Francis cancels participation in the Way of the Cross procession

Pope Francis has briefly refrained from participating in the traditional Way of the Cross on Good Friday at the Colosseum in Rome. The reason: his poor health.

Pope Francis renounces the Way of the Cross at the Colosseum: here's why

The Pontiff will follow the rite from Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican, they say from overseas. The decision would have been dictated by reasons of caution after the recent admission to Gemelli

Way of the Cross led by His Holiness Pope Francis at the Colosseum - Meditations (Good Friday, 7 April 2023)

Meditations for the celebration of the Way of the Cross led by His Holiness Pope Francis at the Colosseum (Good Friday, 7 April 2023)

Pope Francis renounces participation in the Way of the Cross

Rome - The pope is in poor health. After several appearances, including on Maundy Thursday, he has now decided not to participate in the traditional Way of the Cross in Rome.