Pope leads torch-lit Colosseum procession before Easter

Pope leads torch-lit Colosseum procession before Easter

Pope leads torch-lit Colosseum procession before Easter

2026-04-04 13:02:29

Pope Leads Torch-lit Colosseum Procession Before Easter

Pope Leo XIV led a torch-lit procession at the Colosseum in Rome on Friday 
as he prepares for his first Easter as pontiff. The poignant ceremony, know
known as the Way of the Cross, was attended by 30,000 people.

Among those attending was Sarah, a Palestinian Catholic. She stated that pe
people like her and me listen but governments do not. They still do whateve
whatever they want without listening to what they say.

Leo, the first US-born pope, has repeatedly called for peace in the Middle 
East and this week directly urged US President Donald Trump to find an off
off-ramp. He said hopefully he is looking for a way to decrease the amoun
amount of violence of bombing.

The ceremony was organized at the Colosseum since 1964. Pope Leo appeared d
deep in prayer during the ceremony, listening with eyes closed. It's also a
a form of humility, because we naturally tend to see the pope as distant, a
as someone in a very important role.

Easter is celebrated by Christians worldwide as it marks Jesus Christ's res
resurrection after his crucifixion on Good Friday.

In summary, the Pope led a torch-lit procession at the Colosseum in Rome as
as he prepares for his first Easter as pontiff. The Way of the Cross ceremo
ceremony was attended by 30,000 people and emphasized the need for peace in
in the Middle East


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