Pope Francis, 87, cancels his participation in the Stations of the Cross at the last minute. Announcement came just seconds before the start of the ceremony in Rome.
Argentine Jesuit has suffered a series of health problems in recent years. On Friday afternoon, he presided over Good Friday mass in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican as planned.. On Sunday morning, he is due to preside over Easter Mass in Saint Peter's Square before giving the "Urbi et Orbi" blessing, during which he usually reviews international conflicts.