Pope Francis spent serving those people in Rome Jail on the holy Thursday.
Despite recovering from a bout of pneumonia, Francis Regina Koli met with dozens of prisoners in the jail as he placed the Easter season between less lucky.
According to the Vatican News, Francis offered the words of a garland and pocket -shaped gospel and the words of talented prisoners.
Pontife said, “I always like to come to jail on a holy Thursday.” “This year, I can’t do this, but I want to be close to you. I pray for you and your families.”
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Pope Francis talks to journalists as he leaves the Holy Thursday, April 17, 2025 at the end of his visit to Regina Koli Penitantry in Rome. (Andrew Medichini)
The visit to Francis lasted for about half an hour.
“Every time I enter a place in this way, I ask myself: why and not me?” Francis told reporters outside the jail.
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Pope Francis visited Rome Jail on 17 April 2025. (Andrew Medichini)
The fact is that the 88 -year -old Pope placed the appointment, while under the orders of doctors, under the order to take it easier and avoid the crowd, he was a clear indication of importance on the Ministry of Jail and the need for priests to serve those who are the most on margin. This is all more true during the Holy Year 2025, which will open both and close with special pope events for prison prisoners.
Francis is expected to perform at least some other Easter-time performance in the coming days, even the cardinals will preside over the Holy Week during the busy events of the Holy Week.
Security details Escorts Pope Francis as he visit Rome Jail on the holy Thursday. (Andrew Medichini)
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On Sunday, Francis wished a “Happy Palm Sunday and Happy Holi Week” for the loyalty gathered at St. Peter Square after the conclusion of a month under the chairmanship of Cardinal Leonardo Sandari. This was his first public presence since he was discharged from the hospital, where he was not receiving oxygen through a small hose under his nose.
Fox News Courtney Walsh and Associated Press contributed to this report.
