Pope Francis presided over Easter Mass on Sunday amid growing concerns over the health of the 87-year-old pontiff.
Pope Francis called for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in his traditional Easter message delivered following renewed concerns over the health of the 87-year-old pontiff. In the message, delivered in front of tens of thousands gathered at St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Francis addressed the conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, condemning war as an “absurdity.
He has also relied on his aides to read out some of his speeches at times when he was suffering from colds, the flu or bouts of bronchitis. But Francis has also shown a determination to participate as fully as possible in Holy Week and Easter, which is the most intense time of year for any pope. The Pope has insisted he has no plans to resign and sees the papacy as a ministry for life.
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