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Singing this song on Holy Thursday can purify your soul

Mar 28, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The “Tantum Ergo” is the last two verses of a Latin hymn written by St. Thomas Aquinas. Read more

Holy Week

How to obtain a plenary indulgence during Holy Week 2024

Mar 23, 2024

By CNA Staff

A plenary indulgence is a grace granted by the Catholic Church through the merits of Jesus to remove temporal punishment... Read more

A priest holds palms on Palm Sunday.

The most popular questions about Palm Sunday — and their answers

Mar 24, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Here is a list of the most popular questions about Palm Sunday and their answers. Read more

Judas betrays Jesus with a kiss, 14th-century fresco in the Collegiata of San Gimignano, Italy.

Why is today called Spy Wednesday?

Mar 27, 2024

By Tina Dennelly

The name actually derives from the Gospel reading for today in which Judas Iscariot betrays Jesus for 30 pieces of... Read more

A stripped altar on Holy Thursday 2015 at Mater Dei Parish in Irving, Texas.

What is the ‘sacred triduum’? A CNA explainer

Mar 28, 2024

By JD Flynn

At the end of Lent, right before Easter, the Catholic Church observes the “sacred triduum.” What is it? Read more

Pope Francis venerates the Salus Populi Romani icon in the Basilica of St. Mary Major on Dec. 8, 2023.

Pope Francis changes statutes of papal basilica, emphasizing work of canons 

Mar 21, 2024

By Matthew Santucci

The new regulations place emphasis on spiritual work and pastoral care and appointing a coadjutor archpriest of the West’s oldest... Read more

Plymouth Bishop-elect Christopher Whitehead's planned installation was cancelled in February.

English bishop-elect whose installation was canceled returns to ministry

Mar 25, 2024

By Daniel Payne

“The diocese communicates that Canon Whitehead has resumed his duties as parish priest of St. John the Evangelist in Bath,”... Read more

The Annunciation by Fra Angelico (public domain) via Wikimedia Commons.

Why isn’t the Annunciation celebrated today?

Mar 25, 2024

By Abel Camasca

Every March 25, the solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord is celebrated in the Catholic Church. But not this... Read more

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Here’s what the Holy Thursday Seven Churches Visitation devotion is all about

Mar 27, 2024

By CNA Staff

The devotion involves traveling to seven local churches after the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on the evening of Holy... Read more

Mother Angelica.

Five suggestions from Mother Angelica for Holy Week

Mar 24, 2024

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Mother Angelica, foundress of EWTN, offered recommendations for Holy Week that continue to be wise and practical to this day. Read more

Pope Francis on March 21, 2024, laicized Bishop Emeritus of Bruges, Belgium, Roger Vangheluwe (center), years after the former prelate admitted to repeatedly sexually abusing his nephew when the latter was a minor.

Pope Francis laicizes Belgian ex-bishop and abuser Roger Vangheluwe

Mar 22, 2024

By AC Wimmer

The apostolic nunciature to Belgium said in a statement on Thursday that “serious new elements” had come to light regarding... Read more

Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales, (Kate Middleton) arrives to attend the “Together At Christmas” carol service at Westminster Abbey in London on Dec. 8, 2023.

Princess Kate reveals cancer diagnosis; Catholic prelate praises her courage, encourages prayers

The Princess of Wales, Catherine “Kate” Middleton, surprised the world by publicly announcing she is fighting cancer and is in... Read more

Pope Francis at Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square on March 24, 2024.

Pope Francis on Palm Sunday: Jesus entered Jerusalem as a humble king

Mar 24, 2024

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis chose not to read the homily prepared for Palm Sunday Mass at the last minute without explanation. Read more

In an aerial view, cargo ship Dali is seen after running into and collapsing the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024, in Baltimore.

Baltimore archbishop calls for prayers after catastrophic bridge collapse

Mar 26, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Archbishop William Lori called for prayers after a container strip struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore City, leading... Read more

Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. Courtesy photo.

Catholic medical school at Benedictine College seeks accreditation, eyes 2027 opening

Mar 23, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

A new Catholic, osteopathic medical school that will be housed on the campus of Benedictine College hopes to open in... Read more

Pope Francis meets with Nigerians living in Rome on March 25, 2024.

Pope Francis gives thanks to young Nigerian priests and nuns who answered God’s call

Mar 25, 2024

By Courtney Mares

In a meeting with Nigerians living in Rome on March 25, the pope said that he was grateful for all... Read more

The Stations of the Cross at Rome’s Colosseum, April 15, 2022.

Pope Francis to write meditations for Good Friday Way of the Cross for the first time

Mar 26, 2024

By Matthew Santucci

The reflection will be based on the theme “In Prayer with Jesus on the Way of the Cross.” Read more

The exterior of St. Joseph's in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

‘It’s a minor miracle’: Parishioners purchase historic church from Pennsylvania diocese 

Mar 23, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The Society of St. Joseph of Bethlehem in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, announced earlier this month that the society had purchased the... Read more

Pope Francis greets staff and families of RAI, Italy’s national public broadcasting company, March 23, 2024.

Pope Francis implores public broadcasters to serve the common good and combat ‘fake news’

Mar 23, 2024

By Matthew Santucci

The pope spoke of “the devious plans of those who seek to influence public opinion in an ideological manner, lying... Read more

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Fetal homicide law used in New Hampshire for first time in murder of mother and child

Mar 21, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

A New Hampshire man was charged with the murder of a pregnant woman and her unborn child, the first time... Read more