[HIGHLIGHTS] Pope Francis absent from the Stations of the Cross in Rome to ensure his presence at Easter

Pope Francis absent from the Stations of the Cross in Rome to ensure his presence at Easter. At the last minute, the pope's chair intended to be placed facing the Colosseum was removed.

At 87, his stamina is dwindling. For the Vatican, it is important to spare the Holy Father especially during this Easter marathon, the most intense period of the liturgical year for more than a billion Catholics. The uncertainty remains regarding Francis' health while the Easter marathon is not over: Saturday evening he must participate in the Easter vigil.