The Vatican said the pope would observe it from his residence. (file)
Vatican City:
Pope Francis, who was released from hospital last weekend after a bout of bronchitis, will not attend Friday’s outdoor “Way of the Cross” procession because of the cold weather, the Vatican said in a statement.
Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said in response to a question from Reuters that the 86-year-old pontiff would still attend an indoor Good Friday service at St Peter’s Basilica.
It is the first time the pope will not preside over a “Via Crucis” service at Rome’s Colosseum since he was elected in 2013.
The Vatican said it would follow up from its residence.
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