Pope Francis leads the Stations of the Cross at the Colosseum in Rome . ( CNN ) -- Thousands of Christians gathered at one of Rome 's most famous landmarks Friday night as Pope Francis led the Catholic ceremony known as the Stations of the Cross at the Colosseum . Hide Caption Good Friday , which recalls the day Jesus died on the cross , is a solemn day for believers .
Pope Francis leads the Stations of the Cross at the Colosseum in Rome . Hide Caption Good Friday , which recalls the day Jesus died on the cross , is a solemn day for believers .