At 17.00 today, Good Friday, in the Vatican Basilica, the Holy Father Francis presided at the celebration of the Passion of the Lord.

During the Liturgy of the Word the account of the Passion according to John was read, and a homily was then pronounced by the Preacher of the Papal Household, Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, O.F.M. Cap.

The Liturgy of the Passion is followed by the universal prayer and the adoration of the Holy Cross, and concludes with the Holy Communion.