A picture shows the empty armchair of Pope Francis as the Vatican announced that he will not come to the Colosseum to preside the Way of the Cross (Via Crucis) as part of the Holy Week celebrations, on March 29, 2024 in Rome. Pope Francis pulled out of Friday's Way of the Cross ceremony at the last minute, with the Vatican saying he wanted to "preserve his health" ahead of other Easter events this weekend. "To preserve his health ahead of tomorrow's vigil and the Easter Sunday mass, Pope Francis will this evening follow the Way of the Cross at the Coliseum from the Saint Martha Residence," the Vatican said in a statement. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)