Pope Francis celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican on April 09, 2017. The celebration begins with a procession followed by the blessing of palms, or olive branches, which are used in Italy, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem during which palm branches were laid at his feet.

Pope Francis celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican on April 09, 2017. The celebration begins with a procession followed by the blessing of palms, or olive branches, which are used in Italy, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem during which palm branches were laid at his feet.

Pope Francis celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican on April 09, 2017. The celebration begins with a procession followed by the blessing of palms, or olive branches, which are used in Italy, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem during which palm branches were laid at his feet.

Pope Francis celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican on April 09, 2017. The celebration begins with a procession followed by the blessing of palms, or olive branches, which are used in Italy, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem during which palm branches were laid at his feet.

Pope Francis celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican on April 09, 2017. The celebration begins with a procession followed by the blessing of palms, or olive branches, which are used in Italy, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem during which palm branches were laid at his feet.

Pope Francis celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican on April 09, 2017. The celebration begins with a procession followed by the blessing of palms, or olive branches, which are used in Italy, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem during which palm branches were laid at his feet.

Pope Francis celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican on April 09, 2017. The celebration begins with a procession followed by the blessing of palms, or olive branches, which are used in Italy, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem during which palm branches were laid at his feet.

Pope Francis celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican on April 09, 2017. The celebration begins with a procession followed by the blessing of palms, or olive branches, which are used in Italy, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem during which palm branches were laid at his feet.

Pope Francis celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican on April 09, 2017. The celebration begins with a procession followed by the blessing of palms, or olive branches, which are used in Italy, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem during which palm branches were laid at his feet.

Pope Francis celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican on April 09, 2017. The celebration begins with a procession followed by the blessing of palms, or olive branches, which are used in Italy, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem during which palm branches were laid at his feet.

Pope Francis celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican on April 09, 2017. The celebration begins with a procession followed by the blessing of palms, or olive branches, which are used in Italy, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem during which palm branches were laid at his feet.

Pope Francis celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican on April 09, 2017. The celebration begins with a procession followed by the blessing of palms, or olive branches, which are used in Italy, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem during which palm branches were laid at his feet.

Pope Francis celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican on April 09, 2017. The celebration begins with a procession followed by the blessing of palms, or olive branches, which are used in Italy, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem during which palm branches were laid at his feet.

Pope Francis celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican on April 09, 2017. The celebration begins with a procession followed by the blessing of palms, or olive branches, which are used in Italy, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem during which palm branches were laid at his feet.

Pope Francis celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican on April 09, 2017. The celebration begins with a procession followed by the blessing of palms, or olive branches, which are used in Italy, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem during which palm branches were laid at his feet.

Pope Francis celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican on April 09, 2017. The celebration begins with a procession followed by the blessing of palms, or olive branches, which are used in Italy, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem during which palm branches were laid at his feet.

Pope Francis celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican on April 09, 2017. The celebration begins with a procession followed by the blessing of palms, or olive branches, which are used in Italy, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem during which palm branches were laid at his feet.

Pope Francis celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican on April 09, 2017. The celebration begins with a procession followed by the blessing of palms, or olive branches, which are used in Italy, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem during which palm branches were laid at his feet.

Pope Francis celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican on April 09, 2017. The celebration begins with a procession followed by the blessing of palms, or olive branches, which are used in Italy, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem during which palm branches were laid at his feet.

Pope Francis celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican on April 09, 2017. The celebration begins with a procession followed by the blessing of palms, or olive branches, which are used in Italy, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem during which palm branches were laid at his feet.

Pope Francis celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican on April 09, 2017. The celebration begins with a procession followed by the blessing of palms, or olive branches, which are used in Italy, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem during which palm branches were laid at his feet.

Pope Francis celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican on April 09, 2017. The celebration begins with a procession followed by the blessing of palms, or olive branches, which are used in Italy, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem during which palm branches were laid at his feet.

Pope Francis celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican on April 09, 2017. The celebration begins with a procession followed by the blessing of palms, or olive branches, which are used in Italy, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem during which palm branches were laid at his feet.

Pope Francis celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican on April 09, 2017. The celebration begins with a procession followed by the blessing of palms, or olive branches, which are used in Italy, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem during which palm branches were laid at his feet.

Pope Francis celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican on April 09, 2017. The celebration begins with a procession followed by the blessing of palms, or olive branches, which are used in Italy, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem during which palm branches were laid at his feet.

Pope Francis celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican on April 09, 2017. The celebration begins with a procession followed by the blessing of palms, or olive branches, which are used in Italy, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem during which palm branches were laid at his feet.

Pope Francis celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican on April 09, 2017. The celebration begins with a procession followed by the blessing of palms, or olive branches, which are used in Italy, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem during which palm branches were laid at his feet.

Pope Francis celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican on April 09, 2017. The celebration begins with a procession followed by the blessing of palms, or olive branches, which are used in Italy, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem during which palm branches were laid at his feet.

Pope Francis celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican on April 09, 2017. The celebration begins with a procession followed by the blessing of palms, or olive branches, which are used in Italy, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem during which palm branches were laid at his feet.

Pope Francis celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican on April 09, 2017. The celebration begins with a procession followed by the blessing of palms, or olive branches, which are used in Italy, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem during which palm branches were laid at his feet.

Pope Francis celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican on April 09, 2017. The celebration begins with a procession followed by the blessing of palms, or olive branches, which are used in Italy, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem during which palm branches were laid at his feet.

Pope Francis celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican on April 09, 2017. The celebration begins with a procession followed by the blessing of palms, or olive branches, which are used in Italy, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem during which palm branches were laid at his feet.

Pope Francis celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican on April 09, 2017. The celebration begins with a procession followed by the blessing of palms, or olive branches, which are used in Italy, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem during which palm branches were laid at his feet.

Pope Francis celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican on April 09, 2017. The celebration begins with a procession followed by the blessing of palms, or olive branches, which are used in Italy, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem during which palm branches were laid at his feet.

Pope Francis celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican on April 09, 2017. The celebration begins with a procession followed by the blessing of palms, or olive branches, which are used in Italy, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem during which palm branches were laid at his feet.

Pope Francis celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican on April 09, 2017. The celebration begins with a procession followed by the blessing of palms, or olive branches, which are used in Italy, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem during which palm branches were laid at his feet.

Pope Francis celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican on April 09, 2017. The celebration begins with a procession followed by the blessing of palms, or olive branches, which are used in Italy, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem during which palm branches were laid at his feet.