King Charles praises “hand of friendship” in Maundy Thursday message
London, UK Reuters King Charles III, who is undergoing treatment for cancer, has praised people who “extend the hand of friendship, especially in a time of need”, and echoed the pledge to serve the nation that the British monarch made at his coronation last year. Charles delivered the remarks in a recorded message which will […]
In the UK, York Minster to host King Charles III’s first Royal Maundy service
Norwich, UK York Minister has been chosen as the venue for the special Royal Maundy service – the first ever to be held by King Charles III in his role as monarch. The Dean of York, the Very Rev Dominic Barrington, said: “We are honoured that His Majesty has chosen York Minister to be his […]
Pope visits Italian prison for traditional foot washing Mass
Vatican CityReuters Pope Francis visited an Italian prison for a Holy Thursday Mass where he washed and kissed the feet of 12 inmates to commemorate Jesus’ gesture of humility towards his apostles the night before he died. Francis’ predecessors held the service in St Peter’s Basilica or another Rome cathedral. But after his election in […]
UK’s Prince Charles represents Queen Elizabeth II at annual Maundy Service
Windsor, EnglandReuters Britain’s Prince Charles and his wife Camilla represented the royal family at the annual Maundy Service, where Queen Elizabeth usually distributes coins to pensioners in an ancient tradition ahead of Easter. Britain’s Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, hold bouquets as they walk out of St George’s Chapel after the Royal Maundy […]
On Maundy Thursday, Pope Francis washes the feet of 12 prisoners
RNS Pope Francis washes the feet of some inmates at the Paliano prison, south of Rome, on 13th April, 2017. PICTURE: Osservatore Romano via Reuters Pope Francis washed the feet of 12 prisoners in a prison outside the Italian capital known for housing Mafia turncoats as part of a Maundy Thursday Lenten ritual that is also […]