Archive for March 30, 2018

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For Christians in Syria, Holy Week is a time for renewing faith

Christians in Syria have suffered greatly in recent years. Between the Syrian civil war and ISIS occupation, many have lost... Read more

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Pope Francis to have surgery for cataracts next year

During a customary visit to a prison on Holy Thursday, Pope Francis revealed that he has cataracts and is planning... Read more

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By Elise Harris

On Good Friday, papal preacher tells youth to run toward love of Christ

Papal preacher Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa dedicated his Good Friday homily to young people, comparing them to the apostle John and... Read more

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By Elise Harris

How American seminarians in Rome celebrate Holy Week

For American seminarians at the Pontifical North American college in Rome, Holy Week liturgies take on new life and dimension,... Read more

Pilgrims participate in the Good Friday Via Crucis with Pope Francis March 30, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

At Stations of the Cross, Pope asks for grace to be ashamed of our sins

During his annual Good Friday Via Crucis at the Colosseum, Pope Francis made a heartfelt prayer asking God to give... Read more