Pope Francis' Good Friday meditations at the Colosseum, delivered by Cardinal Baldo Reina, focused on God's economy versus humanity's self-serving systems. He urged a shift from calculations and algorithms to a path of compassion and responsibility, mirroring Christ's journey to Calvary. The meditations highlighted the importance of human freedom, acknowledging our falls and rises, and emphasized the role of women and hope in the face of suffering. The Pope called for a conversion restoring joy and returning us to God's love, echoing Saint Francis's prayer for heartfelt conversion.

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