Refugees from various war-torn countries, from Ukraine to Syria, from Iraq to numerous African countries, carry the cross (Rear L) to the last station during the Way of the Cross (Via Crucis) prayer service in Rome on April 7, 2023 as part of celebrations of the Holy Week. - Pope Francis, who is recovering from bronchitis and last week spent three nights in hospital, will not attend the traditional "Way of the Cross" prayer service on Good Friday, the Vatican said. (Photo by Andreas SOLARO / AFP)