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Vatican's solemn run-up to Easter opens with recovering Pope Francis improving but on the sidelines
- The Vatican opened the most important period of Holy Week with Pope Francis recovering but officially sidelined from events.
- Pope Francis did not attend the start of Holy Thursday Mass in St. Peter's Basilica.
- Cardinals were designated to lead the Holy Week liturgical celebrations in the pope's absence.
- It is unclear how Pope Francis will conduct Easter Sunday's 'Urbi et Orbi' blessing.
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Pope Francis largely sidelined during Holy Week due to recovery
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican on Thursday opened the most solemn period of Holy Week with a recovering Pope Francis largely on the sidelines, as cardinals were designated to take his place presiding over the most important liturgical services leading up to Easter.
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