Leaders of the Philippine church urged priests to adapt the rite in order to reduce the risk of fanning a contagion that has killed over 2,700, mostly in China.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the run-up to Easter, and includes Catholics having crosses drawn in ash on their foreheads. Local church officials have also"strongly recommended" that Catholics do not kiss or touch the cross during Good Friday services, which is usually common practice.
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