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An Introduction to the Holy Week
Holy week observances spread to Spain by the fifth century, to Gaul and England by the early seventh century. They didn’t spread to Rome until the twelfth century. The purpose of Holy Week ...
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Rome’s buses, metro under fire as Holy Year tourists flock to city
Rome’s metro system is undergoing an upgrade (AP) The situation has been further strained by the Catholic Holy Year. The special event, typically held every 25 years, is is expected to draw up ...
Pope reaches 2-week mark at hospital with pneumonia and doctors suggest he’s overcome the worst
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis reached the two-week mark recovery from pneumonia Friday as doctors suggested he had overcome the ...
What is the meaning of Ash Wednesday? The Christian holy day explained
Ash Wednesday is a holy day of reflection and repentance in the Christian faith. Believers observe the day by fasting and ...
Pope Francis remains stable, skips Sunday prayer service for third week
The night was quiet, the pope is still resting,” Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said in Sunday’s update on the 88-year-old ...
Pope Francis Health: Vatican Issues Saturday Update as Prognosis 'Guarded'
Pope Francis remains on daily oxygen therapy during his third week in the hospital, with his prognosis still "guarded," the ...