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religion1 year ago

"Pope Francis Breaks Tradition, Opts Out of Palm Sunday Homily"

Pope Francis broke tradition by skipping his annual Palm Sunday homily during Mass, citing no explanation for the change. The 87-year-old pontiff, who has been suffering from bronchitis and influenza, continued to preside over the service and read parts of the Mass before delivering the weekly Sunday Angelus message and blessing. He condemned the recent attack near Moscow and asked for prayers for those suffering in Gaza, Ukraine, and other areas of war.

via Fox News|
#holy-week#mass#palm-sunday
community-event1 year ago

"Greater Cincinnati Church Continues Palm Sunday Tradition, Feeding Hundreds"

Sacred Heart Church in Camp Washington, Ohio, continued its tradition of hosting the "Original Italian Dinner" on Palm Sunday, feeding hundreds of people with a massive meal that has been a tradition since 1911, raising money for the church. The event, founded by Italian immigrants, involves tens of thousands of raviolis, meatballs, and sauce prepared by a dedicated team of about 40 volunteers.

via WKRC TV Cincinnati|
#camp-washington#community-event#italian-dinner
world-religion1 year ago

"Palm Sunday Celebrations in Jerusalem Amid Ongoing Conflict"

Thousands of Christian pilgrims gathered at Jerusalem's Mount of Olives to celebrate Palm Sunday, despite the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The event, which marks the start of Holy Week, saw attendees waving branches and fronds in the air. The war's impact on tourism was evident, but pilgrims expressed a sense of peace amidst the tension. The celebration comes amid a surge in conflict across the region, with the Israel-Hamas war causing a downturn in tourism and affecting the lives of many in the area.

via TIME|
#christian-pilgrimage#holy-week#israel-hamas-conflict
religion1 year ago

"Pope's Unprecedented Palm Sunday Homily Absence Raises Questions"

Pope Francis skipped reading his homily during a Palm Sunday Mass at St. Peter's Square, an unusual decision for a major event, as he has been suffering from bronchitis and influenza. The Vatican gave no immediate explanation for the omission, but the 87-year-old pope continued presiding over the service and delivered his weekly Sunday Angelus message and blessing. Despite his health issues, he appeared to be in good spirits as he waved and smiled at the crowd from an open-top vehicle after the Mass.

via Reuters|
#health#homily#palm-sunday
religion1 year ago

"Pope Francis' Unusual Actions During Palm Sunday Mass Raise Concerns"

Pope Francis unexpectedly skipped delivering his homily during the Palm Sunday Mass service at the Vatican, marking the beginning of Holy Week, due to recent health issues. Despite not giving a homily, he presided over the service, prayed for Ukraine and victims of the Moscow concert hall shooting, and greeted the crowd from his wheelchair. His decision to skip the homily was a surprise as it's the first time he has not given a homily on Palm Sunday. He has been battling bouts of bronchitis, cold, and flu over the winter months, and will continue with an intense schedule for Holy Week and Easter.

via CNN|
#easter#health#palm-sunday
europe1 year ago

"Pope Francis Opts Out of Palm Sunday Homily Amid Busy Holy Week"

Pope Francis, 87, skipped delivering his homily during the Palm Sunday Mass, raising concerns about his increasingly frail health. Instead, he remained silent, with his recent health woes including respiratory problems and a seemingly emergency visit to a Rome hospital. Despite skipping the homily, he spoke in a clear voice before and after the service, expressing closeness to the victims of a recent terrorist attack in Moscow and to Ukraine. His decision to forgo the strenuous speech at the outset of Holy Week spoke volumes about his health.

via The New York Times|
#europe#health#palm-sunday
religion1 year ago

"Pope Francis' Unconventional Palm Sunday Amidst Vatican Security Concerns"

Pope Francis led the Palm Sunday Mass at St. Peter’s Square, emphasizing Jesus' humble entry into Jerusalem as a peaceful king. He chose not to read the prepared homily and arrived at the Mass in a wheelchair, but did read the prayers and offered a peace appeal for Ukraine and the victims of a terrorist attack in Moscow. The Mass was attended by an estimated 60,000 people, and the pope has a busy schedule for Holy Week, including presiding over various liturgies and devotions leading up to Easter Sunday.

via Catholic News Agency|
#holy-week#palm-sunday#peace-appeal
religion1 year ago

"Pope Francis' Unusual Decision: Skipping Palm Sunday Homily Amid Busy Holy Week"

Pope Francis skipped delivering his homily during Palm Sunday Mass at St. Peter’s Square, citing frail health due to bad knees and respiratory problems. Instead, he pronounced prayers and offered a long appeal for peace, praying for the victims of the Moscow concert hall attack, the people of Ukraine, and Gaza. With a busy Holy Week ahead, including the traditional washing of the feet ritual and presiding over the Way of the Cross procession, the 87-year-old pontiff's health will be tested. This comes after battling a case of flu, bronchitis, or a cold throughout the winter, prompting occasional speech readings by an aide.

via The Associated Press|
#health#holy-week#palm-sunday
religion1 year ago

"Pope Francis Opts Out of Palm Sunday Homily Amid Busy Holy Week"

Pope Francis decided at the last minute to skip his homily during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square, citing his frail health due to bad knees and respiratory problems. This decision comes at the start of a busy Holy Week, during which he is expected to lead various ceremonies and services leading up to Easter Sunday. Vatican officials estimated around 25,000 people attended the Mass, and despite his health challenges, Francis is scheduled to participate in several upcoming events, including the traditional washing of the feet ritual and the Easter Vigil service.

via NBC News|
#health#holy-week#palm-sunday
international2 years ago

Russian aggression persists in Ukraine despite holiday pleas for peace.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has condemned Russian air strikes carried out during the Orthodox Church’s observance of Palm Sunday, including an attack that killed a 50-year-old man and his 11-year-old daughter. Zelenskyy labelled Russia a “terrorist state” and praised military units defending positions in the east. The Ukrainian military has reported repelling more than 40 attacks by Russian forces over the past 24 hours, including unsuccessful advances on areas west of the eastern city of Bakhmut.

via Al Jazeera English|
#air-strikes#conflict#international
religion2 years ago

Palm Sunday Celebrated Amidst Ukrainian Orthodox Monastic Conflict.

Ukrainian Orthodox Christians celebrated Palm Sunday amidst a monastic conflict that has divided the church. The conflict arose after the Ukrainian government granted independence to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, which was previously under the jurisdiction of the Russian Orthodox Church. The conflict has led to the seizure of monasteries and churches by rival factions, causing tensions within the church. Despite this, Ukrainian Orthodox Christians gathered to celebrate Palm Sunday, a day that commemorates Jesus' entry into Jerusalem.

via KATU|
#celebration#church#monastic-conflict
religion2 years ago

Palm Sunday Celebrated Amidst Ukrainian Orthodox Monastic Conflict.

Ukrainian Orthodox Christians celebrated Palm Sunday amidst a monastic conflict that has divided the church. The conflict arose after the Ukrainian government granted independence to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, which was previously under the jurisdiction of the Russian Orthodox Church. The conflict has led to the seizure of monasteries and churches by rival factions, causing tensions within the church. Despite this, Ukrainian Orthodox Christians celebrated Palm Sunday with traditional processions and blessings of palm branches.

via Fox11online.com|
#celebration#church#monastic-conflict
religion2 years ago

"Pope Francis Leads Palm Sunday Service After Hospitalization"

Pope Francis led the Palm Sunday Mass in St Peter's Square after being released from a Rome hospital following a bronchitis infection. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which culminates on Easter Sunday, the most important holiday in the Christian faith. Francis called on people not to ignore those experiencing great suffering and solitude. The hospital visit had raised questions about the health of the 86-year-old pontiff and whether he would be fit enough to lead the numerous ceremonies during Holy Week.

via DW (English)|
#christianity#health#holy-week
religion2 years ago

Pope Francis champions the marginalized and returns to lead Palm Sunday mass.

Pope Francis presided over Palm Sunday Mass a day after being released from the hospital due to bronchitis. In his homily, he defended the "abandoned" and "marginalised" of the world. Francis received antibiotics during his hospital stay and his voice was still weak. Palm Sunday opens a heavy schedule of Holy Week appointments for him, which culminate with Easter Sunday Mass in the square on April 9.

via Euronews|
#holy-week#hospital-release#marginalised
religion2 years ago

Pope Francis' Palm Sunday Message and Health Update.

During Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis emphasized that Jesus voluntarily took on the pain and abandonment of his Passion and Crucifixion so that he could be with us in whatever sorrow or difficulty we might be experiencing. The pope also said that we will find Jesus in those who are abandoned, and that we should care for our brothers and sisters who resemble him most, those experiencing extreme suffering and solitude. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which will lead into the sacred Triduum of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday, and concludes with the celebration of Christ’s Resurrection beginning at the Easter Vigil.

via Catholic News Agency|
#abandonment#holy-week#jesus