Holy Week is a time when the pope would be expected to be front and center of events. But as Francis continues to recover from double pneumonia, observers are on the lookout for surprise appearances.

Although the pontiff has begun meeting with more people, he remains frail and will not lead important Easter events, the Vatican announced.

The Vatican has revealed details about Pope Francis's participation in the upcoming Easter celebrations. The Bishop of Rome recently spent several weeks in the hospital and has yet to regain full strength,