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The bill, which is now law, repeals a Virginia law mandating that only doctors can perform abortions, allowing other medical professionals, such as physicians assistants and nurse practictioners, to perform them.
With Italy under lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, this was the first time in decades that the Via Crucis was not held at the Colosseum, a Roman amphitheater associated with the Christian martyrs.
On the TV program, Pope Francis said that during Holy Week he was thinking about Christ’s crucifixion and the many sacrifices men and women were making during the global health emergency caused by COVID-19.
Good Friday services offered a homily from Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa.
These saints witnessed Christ’s sacrifice, and on Good Friday of all days, they deserve our attention.
Just how specific can we be with the death of Jesus? Can we determine the exact day?
Good Friday is the most somber day of the Christian year. Here are 9 things you need to know...
COMMENTARY: Our Savior’s 7 Last Words — those seven phrases of about four dozen words are loving, consoling and full of trust.
The decree, dated March 30, said: “The Celebration of the Passion of the Lord on Good Friday this year has a particular significance because of the terrible pandemic that has stricken the whole world."
From midnight on Holy Thursday until midnight on Good Friday, more than 10,000 pilgrims climb the long winding staircase to the church
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