Video. Pope Leo XIV carries cross through all 14 stations at Rome’s Colosseum

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Pope Leo XIV carries cross through all 14 stations at Rome’s Colosseum Copy/paste the link below: Copy Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Copy Updated: 04/04/2026 - 11:09 GMT+2 Italy witnessed a rare and highly symbolic Good Friday ceremony on 3 April as Pope Leo XIV carried a wooden cross through all 14 stations of the Way of the Cross at Rome’s Colosseum, the first time in decades that a pope has performed the full rite in person. … More Around 30,000 faithful gathered outside the ancient monument as Leo, flanked by torchbearers, led the hour‑long procession from inside the arena to the Palatine Hill. The Easter programme now moves to the late‑night vigil on Holy Saturday, when Leo will baptise new Catholics, before Sunday Mass in St Peter’s Square and the traditional Urbi et Orbi blessing. Italy Pope Leo XIV Good Friday Easter catholic church Rome Top stories Now playing Next Pope Leo XIV carries cross through all 14 stations at Rome’s Colosseum Now playing Next Ukraine’s Zhytomyr region reels after missile and drone strike Now playing Next Nigeria worshippers mark Easter with Lagos street procession Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | April 4th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Iran reeling after B1 bridge strike as Trump threatens further attacks Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | April 3rd, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next US launches search after state TV says American pilot ejected in Iran Now playing Next Which European countries have the best salaries after taxes? Now playing Next Pete Hegseth asks US Army chief to step down as Iran war grinds on Now playing Next Over 40 countries launch coalition to secure Strait of Hormuz Now playing Next French MEP Rima Hassan in custody over alleged apology for terrorism Now playing Next Germany and Italy propose EU ‘kill switch’ for global stablecoins Now playing Next Simply the best: A connoisseurs guide to the finest Belgian chocolate this Easter Now playing Next Can brain cells run computers?

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04/04/2026 - 11:09 GMT+2
Italy witnessed a rare and highly symbolic Good Friday ceremony on 3 April as Pope Leo XIV carried a wooden cross through all 14 stations of the Way of the Cross at Rome’s Colosseum, the first time in decades that a pope has performed the full rite in person.
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Around 30,000 faithful gathered outside the ancient monument as Leo, flanked by torchbearers, led the hour‑long procession from inside the arena to the Palatine Hill. The gesture gave added weight to his first Holy Week as pontiff and placed physical suffering at the centre of the Vatican’s Easter message.
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The Via Crucis recalls the final hours of Jesus Christ, from condemnation to burial, and remains one of the most solemn events in the Catholic calendar. Recent popes have often delegated part of the rite, making Leo’s decision stand out both liturgically and politically.
His procession came as the Vatican continues to call for peace in conflict zones, especially in the Middle East. The Easter programme now moves to the late‑night vigil on Holy Saturday, when Leo will baptise new Catholics, before Sunday Mass in St Peter’s Square and the traditional Urbi et Orbi blessing.
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- The Easter programme now moves to the late‑night vigil on Holy Saturday, when Leo will baptise new Catholics, before Sunday Mass in St Peter’s Square and the traditional Urbi et Orbi blessing.

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