Pope Francis Writes Meditations for 2024 Via Crucis on Good Friday

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Pope's Personal Meditations

This year's Via Crucis will be marked by a significant moment: for the first time in his pontificate, Pope Francis personally wrote the meditations. After yesterday's Good Friday celebrations, in complete silence as prescribed by the liturgy, Pope Francis entered St. Peter's Basilica for the Celebration of the Lord's Passion. Tonight, at 9 PM, he will be at the Colosseum for the Via Crucis.

Tradition and Reflection 🙏

In the past, when he didn't have knee problems that forced him into a wheelchair, the Pope prostrated himself before the crucifix. Today, as has been the case in recent years, in the celebration of Christ's Passion, he remained in a wheelchair in front of the altar, and everyone, in silence and on their knees, joined in prayer. The Pontiff, in this celebration, does not give the homily, which is entrusted to the preacher of the Pontifical Household, Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa.

Theme and Significance 🌟

Additionally, the Pope personally signed this year's meditations, feeling all the drama of the moment. This year's Via Crucis will be very meditative, with the theme "In Prayer with Jesus on the Way of the Cross". This reflects the emphasis on prayer throughout this year by the Pontiff and on the experience of the Cross and suffering.

Safety Measures and Reflection 🚨

The transmission of the Via Crucis will be on Rai1 starting at 9 PM. However, to ensure the safety of the event, authorities are taking strict measures. Around 600 officers, including police, carabinieri, guardia di Finanza, and municipal officers, are mobilized. Snipers have been positioned on the rooftops around the celebration area, and a helicopter will monitor the area from above, sending real-time images to the police operations room.

Global Observance and Tradition 🌍

Finally, it's worth noting that today is also an important day for Christians in Jerusalem, with the traditional procession along the Via Dolorosa, commemorating Jesus' journey to Calvary.

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