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On Holy Thursday, pope hails front-line 'saints' helping virus victims
Pope Francis celebrated a Holy Thursday Mass in an empty St. Peter's Basilica, honoring front-line workers assisting coronavirus patients as 'saints next door'.
The Mass, commemorating Jesus' Last Supper, was unusually small due to COVID-19 restrictions, with only a few dozen attendees instead of the usual thousands.
Attendees practiced social distancing in the vast basilica, and the service was broadcast live online and on television.
This marks a significant change for Easter season services, adapting to the new normal brought about by the global pandemic.
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