Archive for March 25, 2016

Pope Francis prostrates himself before the altar of St. Peter's Basilica at the opening of the Good Friday liturgy, March 25, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Mercy will save the world: papal preacher's Good Friday meditation

Remembering this week's deadly terror attack in Brussels, the papal preacher centered his Good Friday reflection on mercy's role in... Read more

Pope Francis prays the Way of the Cross at the Colosseum in Rome, March 25, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Pope's Way of the Cross remembers migrants, persecuted Christians

Following the yearly Good Friday tradition set by his predecessors, Pope Francis presided over the Stations of the Cross at... Read more

The Sacred Thorn of Andria in its reliquary. ?w=200&h=150

Italy's 'bleeding thorn' marks the coincidence of Good Friday, Annunciation

A single thorn held to have been taken from Christ's crown of thorns that traditionally 'bleeds' each time that Good... Read more