Pope Francis hopes for a resurgence after the COVID-19 pandemic

On April 3, Pope Francis presided over the Easter hope at St. Peter’s, in which he expressed his hope that the dark moment of the COVID-19 pandemic will be over and that everyone can enjoy again. “The beauty of everyday life”.

Pope Francis presides over the Easter vows at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, April 3, 2021. Photo: AFP / VNA This year, millions of Christians around the world celebrate the second consecutive Easter season in a bleak atmosphere as all the masses hosted by Pope Francis allow only about 200 people to attend, compared to with a capacity of nearly 10,000 people. This year’s Easter Vigil was held 2 hours earlier than usual so that the attendees could go home before 10 p.m. – the start of curfew in Rome (Italy). Pope Francis presides over the Easter vows at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, April 3, 2021. Photo: AFP / VNA In his homily, Pope Francis reiterated the meaning of Easter to offer hope for rebirth. He emphasized that during the dark months of the COVID-19 pandemic, people should not lose hope and pay attention to the vulnerable in society. It is expected that during Easter (April 4) – one of the most important holidays of the year for Christians, Pope Francis will celebrate the traditional blessing “Urbi et Orbi” for the city. Rome city and the world.