Pope leads Easter Vigil after health concerns

By Agence France-Presse

Mar 31, 2024 8:53 am

Vatican City: Pope Francis took part in the Easter Vigil service at the Vatican on Saturday, a day after the last-minute cancellation of his presence at a major Good Friday procession revived questions about his health.

The 87-year-old pontiff arrived to preside over the Easter Vigil at Saint Peter's Basilica in front of some 6,000 people from around the world shortly before 7:30 p.m. (1830 GMT).

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