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Pope Francis Leads Easter Vigil After Skipping Good Friday Event At Last-Minute

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Pope Francis Leads Easter Vigil After Skipping Good Friday Event At Last-Minute

The Vatican had confirmed earlier in the day that he would attend. Vatican City: Pope Francis took part in the Easter Vigil service at the Vatican on Saturday, a day after the last-minute cancellation of his presence at a major Good Friday procession revived questions about his health.     The 87-year-old pontiff arrived to…

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Crucifixions, whippings in Philippines on Good Friday

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Crucifixions, whippings in Philippines on Good Friday

People watch the re-enactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday in San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines. | Photo Credit: AFP Catholic zealots in the Philippines re-enacting the last moments of Jesus Christ were nailed to wooden crosses while others whipped themselves bloody in extreme displays of religious devotion on Good Friday. While most…

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