The Vatican announced this morning that Pope Benedict will celebrate the Mass and Imposition of Ashes in St. Peter’s Basilica on Ash Wednesday. This is a change from the ancient custom of the Pope beginning Lent at the “stational” churches. It normally begins with a procession from the monastery of San Anselmo to the church of Santa Sabina where the Pope celebrates Mass. No reason was given, but one can surmise that the crowds will be much larger than normal after the announcement of the Holy Father’s upcoming resignation. Also, one has to consider if His Holiness has the strength to actually walk in the traditional procession route unaided.
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