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This Sunday (12), Pope Francis celebrates the Mass on Easter Sunday, with the traditional blessing “Urbi et Orbi”, without the presence of the faithful in St. Peter’s Basilica. Angelus’ prayers can be seen live on the Vatican website.
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Pope Francis kisses the altar at the beginning of Easter Sunday mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, in the Vatican – Photo: Andreas Solaro / Photo by AFP
On Saturday (11), the Pope performed the solemn Easter vigil ceremony. The celebration did not have the presence of faithful or baptisms either. The measures are to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. Last Friday (10), the Pope had already celebrated the Passion of Christ with the empty St. Peter’s Basilica.
Since last week, Pope Francis has held general audiences and the Angelus without the faithful to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. The pontiff has also kept the recommended prudent distance from his interlocutors.
The basilica and St. Peter’s Square remain closed, following the recommendations of the Italian authorities.
