St Peter's Square witnessed a Grand Mass for the sick and the disabled on June 12.
Pope Francis held a Grand Mass for the Jubilee for the Sick and Persons with Disabilities at St Peter's Square on Sunday at 10:30 am.
This day is dedicated to the sick and disabled. About 20,000 people with disabilities were expected to turn up at the Mass.
The Mass included songs and testimonies by disabled persons. According to Catholic News Agency, the Gospel was read and dramatised for the first time by a group of disabled people. Each of the readings at the Mass was translated into International Sign Language for the deaf pilgrims.
Pope Francis, who is known for his benevolence and his work for the physically and mentally challenged, will be devoting a lot of time towards the betterment of the afflicted.
1. Enactment of the Holy Gospel
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People perform a scene from the Holy Gospel during a mass celebrated by Pope Francis at a Jubilee for the sick and disabled in St Peters Square. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
2. Helping a man on a wheelchair
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A man pushes an elderly man on a wheelchair as Pope Francis celebrates a mass during a Jubilee for the sick and disabled in Saint Peters Square at the Vatican. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
3. People gathered for the Mass
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The faithful attend a mass celebrated by Pope Francis during a Jubilee for the sick and disabled in Saint Peters Square. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
4. Red Cross member takes a photograph
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A Red Cross member takes a picture as Pope Francis celebrates a mass during a Jubilee for the sick and disabled in Saint Peters Square. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
5. Pope and Cardinals preparing for the Mass
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Pope Francis arrives to celebrate a mass during a Jubilee for the sick and disabled in Saint Peters Square. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
6. Faithful attending the Grand Mass
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The faithful attend a mass celebrated by Pope Francis during a Jubilee for the sick and disabled in Saint Peters Square. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
