The Red Mass
beginning in the Middle Ages. Nowadays the Red Mass is held at St. Matthew’s Cathedral in Washington on the Sunday before the U.S. Supreme Court term begins. Its purpose is to bless the administration of justice, and it is attended by the U.S. Supreme Court Justices, Department of Justice officials and federal judges.
President and Mrs. Clinton were shown in a video clip departing the
cathedral with Catholic officials.
Ms. Belford described the history of the Red Mass including it’s beginning in the Middle Ages. Nowadays the Red Mass is held at St.… read more
Ms. Belford described the history of the Red Mass including it’s
beginning in the Middle Ages. Nowadays the Red Mass is held at St. Matthew’s Cathedral in Washington on the Sunday before the U.S. Supreme Court term begins. Its purpose is to bless the administration of justice, and it is attended by the U.S. Supreme Court Justices, Department of Justice officials and federal judges.
President and Mrs. Clinton were shown in a video clip departing the
cathedral with Catholic officials. close
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