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Pope Francis Surprises Crowd by Skipping Homily on Palm Sunday

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Find out why Pope Francis made a last-minute decision to skip his homily during Palm Sunday Mass at St. Peter's Square!

Pope Francis caused a stir on Palm Sunday when he decided at the last minute to skip delivering his homily to the tens of thousands gathered at St. Peter's Square. This unexpected move by the Pope, known for his insightful and thought-provoking speeches, left many wondering about the reasons behind this change. Despite this decision, Pope Francis continued to lead the Mass, setting the tone for a significant and busy Holy Week.

While the Pope's decision to forego his homily raised eyebrows, it also highlighted his dedication to navigating a busy schedule without compromising his health. As the leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis's actions often spark discussions and interpretations within the religious community and beyond. His focus on actions over words during this Palm Sunday Mass conveyed powerful messages of humility and prioritizing physical well-being.

On the same day, Archbishop Justin Welby made headlines by leading a Palm Sunday procession in Maidstone, setting a parallel event to Pope Francis's activities. The Archbishop's involvement in Holy Week traditions added an interesting dynamic to the religious events of the day, showcasing unity and diversity within the Christian faith.

In a surprising turn of events, Pope Francis's raspy voice during the Mass brought a raw and human element to the solemn occasion. His words of encouragement to turn to prayer during life's challenges resonated with many, emphasizing the importance of spiritual resilience and strength in times of difficulty.

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Pope skips homily at start of busy Holy Week during Palm Sunday ... (The Associated Press)

Pope Francis has decided at the last minute to skip his homily during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square.

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Pope skips Palm Sunday homily, an unusual decision for a major ... (Reuters)

Pope Francis at the last minute skipped reading his homily during a Palm Sunday Mass for tens of thousands of people St. Peter's Square but continued ...

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Pope makes last-minute decision not to deliver Palm Sunday Mass ... (Watford Observer)

Pope Francis decided at the last minute to skip his homily during Palm Sunday Mass in St Peter's Square, avoiding a strenuous speech at the start of a busy ...

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Watch live: Pope Francis attends Vatican's Palm Sunday service (Yahoo News UK)

Pope Francis is attending a Palm Sunday service today in St Peter's Square, at the Vatican. It comes a year after he led the service in front of thousands ...

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Pope makes last-minute decision not to deliver Palm Sunday Mass ... (Kidderminster Shuttle)

Pope Francis decided at the last minute to skip his homily during Palm Sunday Mass in St Peter's Square, avoiding a strenuous speech at the start of a busy ...

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Raspy-voiced Pope skips homily for Palm Sunday, but manages ... (Crux: Covering all things Catholic)

Pope Francis on Palm Sunday urged believers to turn to Jesus in prayer amid life's difficulties and disappointments, saying prayer keeps love alive and ...

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Pope Skips Homily at Start of Busy Holy Week during Palm Sunday ... (Voice of America)

Pope is avoiding strenuous speech at the start of a busy Holy Week that will test his increasingly frail health.

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Archbishop of Canterbury leads Palm Sunday procession at start of ... (Bromsgrove Advertiser)

Archbishop Justin Welby led a procession in Maidstone where he is spending time for Holy Week this year.

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Pope skips homily at start of busy Holy Week during Palm Sunday ... (ABC News)

Pope Francis has decided at the last minute to skip his homily during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square.

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Best pictures from the Palm Sunday procession in Winchester (Hampshire Chronicle)

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of the Holy Week, and commemorates Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, who was welcomed by the people waving palm branches.

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Gallery: Ripon's Palm Sunday procession heralds the start of Holy ... (The Stray Ferret)

Blessed with bright spring sunshine the Palm Sunday procession from Ripon Market Square to to the cathedral, heralded the start of Holy Week.

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Pope Francis Skips Palm Sunday Homily but Continues Service (U.S. News & World Report)

By Philip Pullella. (Reuters) -Pope Francis at the last minute skipped reading his homily during a Palm Sunday Mass for tens of thousands of people in St.

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Blessed beginnings: Palm Sunday procession-pilgrimage unfolds in ... (Euro Weekly News)

On Sunday, March 24, the day kicked off with a special blessing ceremony at the Santa Catalina hermitage in Pinoso.

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Pope Francis skips Palm Sunday homily at start of busy Holy Week ... (National Catholic Reporter)

Pope Francis decided at the last minute to skip his homily during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square, avoiding a strenuous speech at the start of a busy ...

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WATCH: Donkeys lead traditional Palm Sunday procession to ... (Peterborough Telegraph)

A special service was held in Cathedral Square to mark Palm Sunday, with some of the congregation holding palm leaves. The parade, led by the pair of donkeys, ...

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On Palm Sunday, pope prays people open hearts to God, quell all ... (USCCB)

Pope Francis begins Holy Week with Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square March 24....

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Pope Francis skips homily at Palm Sunday Mass in rare move (CNN)

Pope Francis unexpectedly skipped delivering his homily during the Palm Sunday Mass service at the Vatican on Sunday, although was able to preside over the ...

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Watch live: Pope Francis attends Vatican's Palm Sunday service (The Independent)

Pope Francis is attending a Palm Sunday service today in St Peter's Square, at the Vatican.

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In Pictures: Palm Sunday Procession from St. Mary's Oratory in ... (Derry Journal)

The annual Palm Sunday Procession took place on Sunday, March 24 from St Mary's Oratory in Buncrana, over St Mary's Road and through the town's Main Street.

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What is Palm Sunday? Why is the donkey important to the story ... (NBC Connecticut)

Palm Sunday commemorates the Christian belief in the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, when he was greeted by cheering crowds waving palm branches ...

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Santa Rosa celebrates Palm Sunday (Santa Rosa Press Democrat)

Palm Sunday commemorates the Christian belief in the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, when he was greeted by cheering crowds waving palm leaves they ...

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PHOTOS: Palm Sunday Procession in Holy Land Celebrates 'Joy in ... (National Catholic Register)

Faced with such significant absences, those present not only responded with closeness in prayer but also with a message of joy, defying the rain-laden ...

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Israel bans Palestinian Christians from Jerusalem on Palm Sunday (Middle East Monitor)

Israel banned thousands of Palestinian Christians in the occupied West Bank from entering the occupied city of Jerusalem to participate in Palm Sunday ...

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Zambia: Ecumenical Palm Sunday procession unites Catholics and ... (Vatican News)

The procession, marking the beginning of Holy Week, saw congregants from Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral, St Agatha Parish, and UCZ Mukoko Church join hands and ...

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OPINION: A garment ripping at its seams: a response to Father John ... (The Beacon)

Editor's Note: The following piece is in response to an email sent by Fr. John Donato, Vice President for Student Affairs, on Sunday, March 24, to all UP ...

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