Pope Francis sends this video message to Christians around the world as we prepare to celebrate Holy Week in an unusual manner due to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. He prays especially for those suffering and for all the families whose lives have been upset in this difficult time.
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Update: 5 April 2020
The beginning of Holy Week is typically marked by a service in the Vatican attended by thousands.
This year only a small amount of people attended because of coronavirus.