The “Tantum Ergo” is the last two verses of a Latin hymn written by St. Thomas Aquinas. Read more
The Divine Mercy novena can be said at any time of the year, but it is especially said over the... Read more
A plenary indulgence is a grace granted by the Catholic Church through the merits of Jesus to remove temporal punishment... Read more
Here is a list of the most popular questions about Palm Sunday and their answers. Read more
The name actually derives from the Gospel reading for today in which Judas Iscariot betrays Jesus for 30 pieces of... Read more
At the end of Lent, right before Easter, the Catholic Church observes the “sacred triduum.” What is it? Read more
The devotion involves traveling to seven local churches after the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on the evening of Holy... Read more
“The diocese communicates that Canon Whitehead has resumed his duties as parish priest of St. John the Evangelist in Bath,”... Read more
Every March 25, the solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord is celebrated in the Catholic Church. But not this... Read more
Mother Angelica, foundress of EWTN, offered recommendations for Holy Week that continue to be wise and practical to this day. Read more
The Princess of Wales, Catherine “Kate” Middleton, surprised the world by publicly announcing she is fighting cancer and is in... Read more
Pope Francis chose not to read the homily prepared for Palm Sunday Mass at the last minute without explanation. Read more
Archbishop William Lori called for prayers after a container strip struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore City, leading... Read more
A new Catholic, osteopathic medical school that will be housed on the campus of Benedictine College hopes to open in... Read more
In a meeting with Nigerians living in Rome on March 25, the pope said that he was grateful for all... Read more
The Holy Father has washed prisoners’ feet at numerous prisons around Rome through the years. Read more
Trump announced the commemorative Bible offering on social media this week, saying he partnered with country singer Lee Greenwood on... Read more
The reflection will be based on the theme “In Prayer with Jesus on the Way of the Cross.” Read more
Presidential candidate Donald Trump’s message touting a patriotic Bible is either seen as a welcome exhortation or a “potentially dangerous... Read more
Pope Francis encouraged the priests to turn their gaze upon the crucified Lord and weep over their sins in repentance,... Read more