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Pope Francis greets the crowd after celebrating Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican April 14, 2019. This year, the Vatican office that distributes free tickets to papal events has posted a notice on its website that "the liturgical celebrations of Holy Week will take place without the physical presence of the faithful." (CNS/Paul Haring)