Pope Francis has skipped the standard Good Friday procession for the second yr in a row, citing well being causes

Francis had been anticipated to preside over the Method of the Cross procession, however introduced he would pray from his residence last- minute

The Vatican’s press workplace mentioned this was to ‘protect his well being’

The Pope, who additionally skipped the occasion in 2023, has been battling what the Vatican describe as a flu for a number of weeks

As an alternative he has requested an aide to learn his speeches.

As Good Friday is widely known all over the world, Holy Week in Gaza is considerably toned down

Church buildings in Gaza are performing as shelters for the displaced, with one serving round 600 individuals who have misplaced their houses