Colosseum Hosts Good Friday ‘Way of the Cross’ Service

At the Colosseum in Rome several thousand Catholics have committed the Way of the Cross.

Rome’s ancient Colosseum hosts Way of the Cross with pope’s theme of renewal

Thousands of faithful gather outside Rome's illuminated Colosseum for the traditional Good Friday Way of the Cross ceremony on April 18, 2025, where Cardinal Reina led the procession featuring Pope Francis's meditations on divine mercy and human fragility. / Vatican Media / Screenshot CNA Newsroom, Apr 18, 2025 / 18:05 pm (CNA). Against the ancient backdrop of Rome’s Colosseum, thousands gathered Friday evening for the solemn Via Crucis processi…

Pope's reflections illuminate Way of the Cross at Rome's Colosseum on Good Friday

Thousands of faithful gather outside Rome's illuminated Colosseum for the traditional Good Friday Way of the Cross ceremony on April 18, 2025, where Cardinal Reina led the procession featuring Pope Francis's meditations on divine mercy and human fragility. / Vatican Media / Screenshot CNA Newsroom, Apr 18, 2025 / 18:05 pm (CNA). Against the ancient backdrop of Rome’s Colosseum, thousands gathered Friday evening for the solemn Via Crucis processi…

Colosseum Hosts Good Friday ‘Way of the Cross’ Service

The traditional Good Friday “Way of the Cross” (Via Crucis) service takes place at the Colosseum in Rome at 3:00 p.m. ET on April 18. The ceremony commemorates the Passion of Christ through a series of 14 stations, marking one of the most significant Catholic observances during Holy Week. ...

Rome’s Ancient Colosseum Hosts Way of the Cross With Pope’s Theme of Renewal

Thousands of faithful gather outside Rome's illuminated Colosseum for the traditional Good Friday Way of the Cross ceremony on April 18, 2025, where Cardinal Baldassare Reina led the procession featuring Pope Francis' meditations on Divine Mercy and human fragility. The spiritual presence of the Pope was palpably felt through his powerful meditations.

In the Vatican, the rite of the Passion with Gugerotti. Vance (ANSA) present