Pope Francis returns to public eye for Easter vigil Mass

Pope Francis returns to public eye for Easter vigil Mass

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis returned to public view on Saturday, presiding over Easter vigil Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, a day after unseasonably chilly weather in Rome convinced the recently ailing pontiff to skip Good Friday’s nighttime procession at the Colosseum.

Pope Francis returns to public eye after illness for Easter Mass

FRANCE 24's Philip Willan reports from Rome.

Pope Francis returns to public eye after illness for Easter Mass

Pope Francis expected for Easter Sunday mass

Pope Francis is expected to celebrate the Easter Sunday mass in St. Peter’s Square in Rome on Sunday morning. Once again, tens of thousands are expected to attend the celebration. Last weekend, around 60,000 people took part in the Palm Sunday mass, according to the Vatican’s gendarmerie. On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of

Pope Francis decries ‘icy winds of war’ at Easter Vigil

Pope Francis celebrated the festive Easter Vigil commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome on Holy Saturday. According to Italy’s ANSA news agency, around 8,000 spectators attended the celebration. In his homily, the Pope condemned the “icy winds of war” and the “rampant injustice” that he said prevailed in the world. However, the Pope said Easter inspires people and gives them hope. “It motivates us to move …

Pope Francis celebrates Easter Vigil Mass

Pope Francis celebrates Easter Vigil Mass at the Vatican. Later, he is expected to preside over Easter Mass.