Friday, April 06, 2007

Maundy Thursday in Rome

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The Chrism Mass was held in the morning at St Peter's Basilica.
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The pope blessed the holy oils for the Diocese of Rome.
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In the evening, he presided at the Mass of the Last Supper in his cathedral.
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A rare sight, the Bishop of Rome in his own cathedra at St John Lateran.
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The Basilica of St John Lateran is the cathedral for the Diocese of Rome.
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The pope, vested as a servant, follows Christ's example in washing others' feet.
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