Pope Francis expected on mondovision for Easter mass this Sunday in Rome. Holy Week is a grueling task for any pope, with four intense days of liturgies, rites and prayer.

The Argentine pope revived speculation about his state of health after the last minute cancellation of his participation in the traditional Stations of the Cross at the Colosseum. The Vatican had specified that this measure had been taken “to preserve his health in view of the vigil” on Saturday “and the mass on Easter Sunday”