Pope Francis has pulled out of an Easter ritual last minute after being hospitalised for health issues. The Vatican said the pontiff will miss Colosseum Good Friday due to a current bout of cold weather sweeping the Italian capital. It added that instead of presiding over the torch-led procession at the Colosseum, Francis will watch from the hotel where he lives in the Vatican. He will still attend the Passion celebration at St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican added.
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