Pope Francis will attend the vigil mass on Holy Saturday after being absent on Friday

Pope Francis will attend the vigil mass on Holy Saturday after being absent on Friday

The health of Pope Francis remains a mystery, because despite dismissing his presence in the Via Crucis on Good Friday, From the Vatican they confirm that the Supreme Pontiff will be present at the Holy Saturday Vigil Mass.

The Pope has had a delicate state of health In recent months, and in addition to canceling many of his commitments, he has also been seen having difficulty moving, which is why he has attended several events in a wheelchair, including, He has given up reading masses due to symptoms of cough and bronchitis. In fact, at a public event at the end of February he apologized for not being able to recite his speech, stating that he got tired very easily.

However, facing Holy Week, the effort on the part of Francis to be present in most of the liturgies and events has been noted, but, even so, The Vatican has already had to modify the agenda on several occasions, due to health problems.

From the Holy See they confirmed the presence of the Pope at the Vigil Mass on Holy Saturday, event that will take place at 6:30 in the afternoon, Colombia time, in St. Peter's Basilica.

The confirmation gives a piece of peace of mind, taking into account the absence of the previous day, and it is presumed that the Easter events will be able to culminate without having to make any other cancellation.