Besides the two doctors, who are part of the Vatican’s health service, were a former prison inmate and the chaplain of prison in Padua, northern Italy, a uniformed penitentiary police officer, and nurses. ADVERTISEMENTThe Way of the Cross procession, also known by its Latin name, Via Crucis, evokes Jesus suffering on his way to be crucified. In another break with tradition, Francis didn’t deliver a homily or offer remarks at the end of the 90-minute procession. During the procession, Francis listened to meditations being read aloud on the theme of suffering. With rank-and-file faithful not allowed into the basilica in accordance with virus containment measures, and as Francis listened attentively, the Rev.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 10, 2020 23:25 UTC