Pope leads torch-lit Colosseum procession before Easter
Pope leads torch-lit Colosseum procession before Easter

Pope Leads Torch-lit Colosseum Procession Before Easter
Pope Leo XIV led a torch-lit procession at the Colosseum in Rome on Friday [K
as he prepares for his first Easter as pontiff. The poignant ceremony, know[4D[K
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[2D[K
people like her and me listen but governments do not. They still do whateve[7D[K
whatever they want without listening to what they say.
Leo, the first US-born pope, has repeatedly called for peace in the Middle [K
East and this week directly urged US President Donald Trump to find an off[4D[K
off-ramp. He said hopefully he is looking for a way to decrease the amoun[5D[K
amount of violence of bombing.
The ceremony was organized at the Colosseum since 1964. Pope Leo appeared d[1D[K
deep in prayer during the ceremony, listening with eyes closed. It's also a[1D[K
a form of humility, because we naturally tend to see the pope as distant, a[1D[K
as someone in a very important role.
Easter is celebrated by Christians worldwide as it marks Jesus Christ's res[3D[K
resurrection after his crucifixion on Good Friday.
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as he prepares for his first Easter as pontiff. The Way of the Cross ceremo[6D[K
ceremony was attended by 30,000 people and emphasized the need for peace in[2D[K
in the Middle East