Elizabeth Alva
This year, Pope Francis did not walk in the Eucharistic procession, but joined at the end for adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and to offer the Eucharistic blessing.
The faithful walked together in the one-hour procession, singing hymns and reciting prayers in the presence of Christ. Holding the monstrance in his hands, the Pope offered the blessing on the solemnity, following prayers of adoration in front of the Blessed Sacrament.