It is celebrated entirely in Latin, with the priest facing the altar and the faithful receiving communion on the tongue while kneeling.
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Anna Matranga,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
According to Harper’s Bazaar, Diana officiated the wedding as Leif crawled around and played at the altar, stealing the show from the groom and pregnant bride.
Caught between government and gospel But not everyone believes politics has a place at the pulpit.
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Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
15 Dec. 2025
From his pulpit, Wicks rains down selectively vituperative fire and brimstone, with an eye toward provoking walkouts from unsuspecting visitors—say, a gay couple or a single mom.
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