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Pope Francis Washes Feet Of 12 Women Prisoners In Pre-Easter Ritual
Pope Francis, who often pleads for compassion to prisoners, washed the feet of 12 incarcerated women in Rome on Thursday in a rite marking Holy Thursday before Easter.
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Donald Trump Effigy Set Ablaze In Mexico Easter Ritual
An effigy of US presidential contender Donald Trump -- a hated figure for many in Mexico -- was set ablaze late Saturday in a contemporary twist on a Holy Week ritual.
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Pope Hears Tales Of Suffering, Abuse At Colosseum Easter Ritual
Tens of thousands of faithful bearing candles prayed at an Easter ritual at Rome's ancient Colosseum on Friday, where they and Pope Francis were told of the suffering of rejected migrants, sexually abused children and slaves.
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Pope Francis washes women's feet in break with church law
In his most significant break with tradition yet, Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of two young women at a juvenile detention centre - a surprising departure from church rules that restrict the Holy Thursday ritual to men.
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Pope washes prisoners' feet in unprecedented Easter rite
Pope Francis washed the feet of 12 young offenders including two girls at a Rome prison on Thursday in an unprecedented version of an ancient Easter ritual seen as part of an effort by the new pope to bring the Catholic Church closer to the needy.
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Kerala Christians observe Passion Week
Palm Sunday has ushered in Passion Week for Christians all over Kerala who are set to participate in the rituals that the holy week brings. The day is celebrated to commemorate Jesus Christ's entry into Jerusalem on a donkey and it is said that people there lay down their cloaks and small branches of trees in front of him. This day sees a feast th...
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Pope Francis Washes Feet Of 12 Women Prisoners In Pre-Easter Ritual
Pope Francis, who often pleads for compassion to prisoners, washed the feet of 12 incarcerated women in Rome on Thursday in a rite marking Holy Thursday before Easter.
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Donald Trump Effigy Set Ablaze In Mexico Easter Ritual
An effigy of US presidential contender Donald Trump -- a hated figure for many in Mexico -- was set ablaze late Saturday in a contemporary twist on a Holy Week ritual.
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Pope Hears Tales Of Suffering, Abuse At Colosseum Easter Ritual
Tens of thousands of faithful bearing candles prayed at an Easter ritual at Rome's ancient Colosseum on Friday, where they and Pope Francis were told of the suffering of rejected migrants, sexually abused children and slaves.
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Pope Francis washes women's feet in break with church law
In his most significant break with tradition yet, Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of two young women at a juvenile detention centre - a surprising departure from church rules that restrict the Holy Thursday ritual to men.
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Pope washes prisoners' feet in unprecedented Easter rite
Pope Francis washed the feet of 12 young offenders including two girls at a Rome prison on Thursday in an unprecedented version of an ancient Easter ritual seen as part of an effort by the new pope to bring the Catholic Church closer to the needy.
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Kerala Christians observe Passion Week
Palm Sunday has ushered in Passion Week for Christians all over Kerala who are set to participate in the rituals that the holy week brings. The day is celebrated to commemorate Jesus Christ's entry into Jerusalem on a donkey and it is said that people there lay down their cloaks and small branches of trees in front of him. This day sees a feast th...
