Health reasons: Pope Francis surprisingly cancels the first Easter date. As of: March 29, 2024, 10:38 p.m By: Richard Strobl CommentsPressSplit Pope Francis canceled his participation in the Way of the Cross in Rome on Good Friday.
The announcement came spontaneously and unexpectedly. The Vatican cited health reasons. The 87-year-old suffered from flu with bronchitis. “I haven’t recovered yet,” Francis said of his condition in mid-March.