The Vatican has published the program of liturgical celebrations led by Pope Francis during Holy Week and Easter.
Jānis Evertovskis – Vatican
on April 2 at At 10:00 a.m. (Rome time), the Pope will lead the Palm Sunday service in St. Peter’s Square.
On Maundy Thursday, April 6, at At 9:30 a.m., Francis will celebrate the Chrism consecration Holy Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica. On Good Friday, April 7, at At 5:00 p.m., the service of the Passion of the Lord will be held in St. Peter’s Basilica, but at 21.15 in the Coliseum of Rome – Procession of the Way of the Cross.
On Holy Saturday, April 8, at Holy Mass of the Vigil of the Resurrection of Christ is scheduled for 19.30. The Pope will celebrate it in St. Peter’s Basilica.
On Easter, April 9, at 10.00 Francis will preside over the Eucharist celebration in St. Peter’s Square, but at 12.00 – will read the Easter message and give the apostolic blessing “Urbi et Orbi” (To the city and the world).
From April 28 to 30, the Pope will make an apostolic visit to Hungary.