Pope Francis back in the Vatican: Will he bless Easter?

Pope Francis back in the Vatican: Will he bless Easter?

Vatikanstadt, Vatikan - Pope Francis left the Roman Gemelli Clinic after 38 days and is back in the Vatican. His return took place under the applause of supporters who accompanied him in a white Fiat 500 on arrival. Despite his return to the Vatican, the Pope must comply with a two -month convalescence because he suffers from a life -threatening respiratory disease that brought him to the clinic on February 14. During this time he will be under medical supervision in his apartment in the Vatican guest house in Santa Marta to relax and carry out breathing exercises that are necessary so that he can speak smoothly again. katholisch.de . . . .

Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said that Francis would adhere to the recommendations of his doctors. The Pope's further participation in the upcoming ceremonies and appointments in the Catholic anniversary year remains uncertain. It is currently unclear whether he can take part in Holy Week and the Easter days in Rome. Rumors about his possible absence in the Easter celebrations have become loud in the Vatican, whereby it is speculated that the Pope may not be granted to the Easter blessing "Urbi et orbi".

representations and possible cancellations

It is assumed that the Easter celebrations could possibly be guided by a group of cardinals. Among these representatives could be Cardinal Baldo Reina, Apostolic Nuncio Angelo Acerbi and Archbishop Roberto Repole. It would be particularly sensitive if Cardinal Secretary Pietro Parolin Parolin, on Easter Sunday, granted the blessing "Urbi et Orbi" on behalf of the Pope. If this happened, it would be the first time since the 14th century that this blessing is not granted by a Pope itself, like focus.de reported.

Furthermore, a desired encounter with King Charles III. and Queen Camilla will be canceled on April 8th. The Buckingham Palace had announced an audience of the Pope, but the Vatican has not yet officially confirmed it. In the meantime, Pope Francis has already determined numerous appointments in connection with the Catholic anniversary year, including the canonization of Carlo Acutis on April 27. Acutis is referred to as the "cyberapostle" and represents the first saint from the millennial generation.

future prospects and travel

A planned trip of the Pope to Turkey at the end of May is also on the brink. Francis had expressed the wish for 1,700. The anniversary of the Council of Nicea to travel to Turkey, but the implementation of the trip depends heavily on its health conditions. Matteo Bruni made it clear that this trip was never officially announced and thus the uncertainty about his future plans remains in the Vatican.