Pope Leo XIV attends the Celebration of the Passion of the Lord in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on Catholic Good Friday, Friday, April 3, 2026
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Pope Leo XIV carried a wooden cross for all 14 stations of the Way of the Cross at the Colosseum on his first Good Friday as pontiff. This marks the first time in decades a pope has carried the cross to every station. Leo says this act is a significant spiritual symbol, representing the suffering of Christ. The procession, accompanied by torchbearers, moved from inside the Colosseum to Palatine Hill, where Leo gives the final blessing. Around 30,000 faithful gather for the event. Leo will continue to lead Holy Week activities, including an Easter vigil and Easter Sunday Mass with the traditiona Urbi et Orbi address.
