Easter Sunday Archives

April 21, 2025
International
World

Pope Francis waved goodbye: Easter Sunday tour was his final public appearance

Pope Francis‘s last public appearance came just a day before his death, as he made an unexpected tour of St Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday — a farewell that now stands as the closing chapter of his papacy.The 88-year-old pontiff, who had recently been discharged from hospital after a five-week battle with a severe infection […]

April 17, 2025
International
World

Vatican opens solemn run-up to Easter with recovering Pope Francis on the sidelines

VATICAN CITY: 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. The 88-year-old Francis was a no-show at Holy Thursday Mass in St. Peter’s […]