At this time of physical weakness, they help me to feel God's closeness, compassion and tenderness”Before his death, Pope Francis gave the traditional Easter blessing and met with Vice President JD VanceHe also met with inmates at a prison in Rome and appeared for the start of Holy Week by giving a blessing on Palm Sunday“At this time of physical weakness,

Pope Francis wished a "Happy Palm Sunday and Happy Holy Week" to the faithful gathered in Saint Peter's Square following the conclusion of a mass presided over by Cardinal Leonardo Sandri on his behalf,