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The late pontiff was remembered across the country for his humility, advocacy for the poor, and enduring impact on Filipino faith communities

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The twelve individuals whose feet were washed included the homeless, relatives of victims of the war on drugs, staff, and benefactors

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In a public act of repentance and devotion, they beat their backs with wooden whips or bamboo flails, emulating the suffering of Christ

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The Chrism Mass is one of the most solemn liturgies of Holy Week and symbolizes the unity of the bishop with his clergy

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The late pontiff was remembered across the country for his humility, advocacy for the poor, and enduring impact on Filipino faith communities

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The twelve individuals whose feet were washed included the homeless, relatives of victims of the war on drugs, staff, and benefactors

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In a public act of repentance and devotion, they beat their backs with wooden whips or bamboo flails, emulating the suffering of Christ

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The Chrism Mass is one of the most solemn liturgies of Holy Week and symbolizes the unity of the bishop with his clergy

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