Pope Francis, following a lengthy recovery, may be able to participate in the Holy Week celebrations, though the Vatican has not confirmed this. His health is steadily improving, offering hope for his presence at key events.

The Argentinian pope is entering his fourth week of convalescence during which doctors have advised him to avoid crowds.

A convalescing Pope Francis has greeted the crowd in St. Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, wishing more than 20,000 faithful a “Happy Palm Sunday, Happy Holy Week."