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The Holy Father has a leg problem
The head of the Vatican misses an important event for the first time in many years. However, later the Pontiff will read the Angel of the Lord prayer, which will be transmitted.
Pope Francis will not lead the scheduled worship services in St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican on December 31, 2020 and January 1, 2021. The Pontiff has health problems, reports the Vatican press center.
“Due to the painful neuralgia of the sciatic nerve, tonight and tomorrow morning, divine services on the throne of the cathedral of St. Peter’s Basilica will not be presided over by the Holy Father,” the press service said.
At the same time, His Holiness will address believers on January 1 with the Angel of the Lord prayer. It will be broadcast from the library of the Apostolic Palace.
The evening prayer and the prayer of thanksgiving on the night of December 31 will be led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, and Holy Mass on January 1 by Cardinal Pietro Parolin.
It is noted that the head of the Roman Catholic Church suffers from pain in his right leg when walking. He undergoes physical therapy regularly. You miss such an important event for the first time in many years.
We will remember, Pope Francis announced special indulgences due to COVID-19. He proclaimed the year of Saint Joseph and announced special indulgences for prayer to this saint. Due to the pandemic, believers in some cases will be able to receive them without leaving their homes.
Korrespondent.net also wrote that the head of the Vatican accused the anti-maskers of selfishness. The Pope calls the coronavirus a forced “stop” during which one can reconsider what needs to be changed in life.
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