GOOD FRIDAY
Commemorating the Passion
of the Lord
Libretto cover: Detail from Polyptych, Crucifixion and Stories of Christ and the Saints, Matteo di Giovnai, 1340. Sala di Sant'Ambrogio, Vatican Apostolic Palace.
The Holy Father led the Good Friday liturgy at St. Peter's Basilica this afternoon, which consisted of the Liturgy of the Word, in which the Passion of the Lord was recounted according to the Gospel of St. John; the adoration of the Cross; and Communion. It is the one day of the year when Mass is not celebrated.
Liturgy of the Word
The homily was delivered, according to Vatican tradition, by the Preacher of the Pontifical Household, Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa.
Adoration of the Cross
The Cross is uncovered in three stages - one arm at a time, and then, the entire figure of the crucified Lord.
Communion
I could find no newsphotos taken of this part of the liturgy.
The Holy Father at the recessional.
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