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Pope Leo XIV opens Holy Week with Palm Sunday that recalls final days of Pope Francis' life

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Pope Leo XIV opens Holy Week with Palm Sunday that recalls final days of Pope Francis' life Pope Leo XIV is celebrating Palm Sunday before tens of thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square Pope Leo XIV celebrated Palm Sunday before tens of thousands of people in St. Peter's Square, as he opened his first Holy Week as pontiff that for many people recalled the final, suffering days of Pope Francis’ ...
The strongest version of this narrative highlights a symbolic transition in papal leadership, contrasting Pope Leo XIV’s return to tradition with Pope Francis’ progressive outreach. The article effectively frames this shift as a moment of continuity and change within the Catholic Church, acknowledging both the emotional resonance of Francis’ final days and the liturgical choices of his successor. It presents a balanced view, noting praise for Francis’ inclusivity and criticism from traditionalis...