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Holy Week is a period that leads to reflection and which the Catholic Church dedicates to remembering the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus. A large number of countries, including Peru, keep alive the traditions related to these holy days. As part of them, the Vatican presents a series of activities that are starred by Pope Francis, the highest representative of Catholicism today.
Without distance being an obstacle, the faithful located in different parts of the world will be able to join in the celebrations that the supreme pontiff will hold. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions to avoid contagion, the minute by minute of his holy word can be followed through the live broadcasts online on the Internet.
Below, we share all the information of interest for you to live Holy Week in the company of His Holiness. Take into account the days, times and platforms where you can connect for free.
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MASSES OF THE POPE IN THE VATICAN
This is the calendar of activities that the Holy Father is going to celebrate from the Vatican. The Holy See Press Office reported the following:
- Holy Thursday (April 14): from 9:30 a.m. in St. Peter's Basilica, the concelebration of the Chrism Mass will be presided over with the Patriarchs, Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops and Priests present in Rome.
- Good Friday (April 15): At 5:00 p.m., the Supreme Pontiff will preside over the Liturgy of the Word, the Adoration of the Holy Cross and Holy Communion in St. Peter's Basilica.
On the same day at 9:00 p.m. he will hold the pious exercise of the “Way of the Cross”, at the end of which he will address his words to the faithful and impart the Apostolic Blessing.
- Holy Saturday (April 16): at 7:30 p.m. the Solemn Easter Vigil will take place in St. Peter's Basilica. Pope Francis will bless the new fire in the atrium after the processional entrance with the paschal candle and the song of the Exsultet. He will preside over the Liturgy of the Word, the Baptismal Liturgy and the Eucharistic Liturgy, which will be concelebrated with the Patriarchs, Cardinals, Bishops who wish to do so and some Priests.
- Holy Sunday (April 17): at 10:00 a.m. easter day for the resurrection of Christ, the Holy Father will preside over the Eucharistic celebration. At the end of the celebration (12:00pm) from the central lodge of the Vatican Basilica will give the blessing “Urbi et Orbi”.
¿CÓMO VER MISAS DEL PAPA FRANCISCO?
Due to the pandemic and the location in which it is located, a series of options have been made available to the faithful to join the live broadcast of the masses that will take place in April for Holy Week 2022.
- Join through their official Vatican YouTube channel.
- Check out their statements and latest news on Vatican News.
- Find messages written by Pope Francis on his official Twitter account.
MENSAJE DEL PAPA FRANCISCO
Through his official Twitter account, he shared a message to the faithful believers regarding peace during the last general audience. These were his words:
“The peace of the Lord follows the way of meekness and the cross: it is to take care of others. Christ, in fact, has taken upon himself our evil, our sin and our death. That's how he freed us. His peace is not the result of some agreement, but is born of the gift of self. While worldly power leaves only destruction and death, Christ's peace builds history, starting from the heart of every man who welcomes it. The weapons of the Gospel are prayer, tenderness, forgiveness and free love of neighbor, for every neighbor. This is how God's peace is brought into the world. That is why the armed aggression of these days, like any war, represents an outrage to God.”