At 17.00 today, Good Friday, in the Vatican Basilica, the Holy Father Leo XIV presided over the celebration of the Passion of the Lord.

During the Liturgy of the Word, the account of the Passion according to John was read; the Preacher of the Papal Household, the Reverend Father Roberto Pasolini, O.F.M. Cap., then delivered the homily.

The Liturgy of the Passion continued with the universal Prayer and the adoration of the Holy Cross, and concluded with Holy Communion.