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Pope expected to lead Easter celebrations despite doubts about his health

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Pope Francis is expected to lead Easter services at the Vatican Saturday and Sunday after his last-minute cancelation of a major Good Friday procession revived questions about his health.

The 87-year-old pontiff was still scheduled to preside over a 1830 GMT Easter eve vigil at Saint Peter's basilica in front of thousands of pilgrims from around the world, the Vatican confirmed on Saturday.On Easter Sunday, the pontiff normally holds a mass and his "Urbi et Orbi" blessing that is transmitted around the globe.

"A Vatican source Friday told AFP there was "no particular concern" about his health, and the decision to pull out was "simply a measure of caution".The Argentinian Jesuit also cancelled his participation in the "Via Crucis" in 2023, but that followed a three-day stay in hospital for bronchitis and was announced well ahead of time. Weeks later, he underwent a hernia operation.

 

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