Holy Week 2025

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Father Roberto Pasolini, OFM Cap, gives the homily during a two-hour Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion in St. Peter’s Basilica on Good Friday, April 18, 2025.

On Good Friday, Vatican preacher says authentic intelligence is found in self-giving love

Apr 18, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

Father Roberto Pasolini, OFM Cap, in his homily emphasized the importance of self-gift over self-reliance and on surrender of one’s... Read more

U.S. Vice President JD Vance (right) and his family attend the Vatican’s Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion in St. Peter’s Basilica on Good Friday, April 18, 2025.

Vice President JD Vance attends Vatican Good Friday service

Apr 18, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus, Tyler Arnold

On his trip, Vance — who is a convert to Catholicism — will also be visiting cultural and religious sites... Read more

The Mystery of the Brotherhood of San Benito processes through the surroundings of the cathedral of Seville on Holy Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

Iconic Holy Week processions in Seville vividly portray the Passion

Apr 17, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

The Holy Week processions in the Andalusian capital are one of Spain’s most iconic traditions, and this year was no... Read more

Jubilee of Hope pilgrims outside St. Peter’s Basilica, the final destination of their St. Philip Neri’s Seven Churches Pilgrimage, Monday, April 14, 2025.

Holy Week pilgrims in Rome take up ancient Seven Churches walks

Apr 17, 2025

By Kristina Millare

The practice of church pilgrimages dates back centuries in the Catholic Church. Read more

Father Frans Bouwen, a missionary with the African Missionary Society, has been in Jerusalem for over 50 years.

Ecumenical expert: ‘No theological reasons to celebrate Easter on different dates’

Apr 16, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Father Frans Bouwen, a leading voice in ecumenical dialogue, holds that “there are no real theological reasons” to justify Christians... Read more

The new White House Faith Office is in high gear for Holy Week.

Holy Week at White House features dinner with Christian leaders, religious service

Apr 15, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

The White House is celebrating Holy Week with a Wednesday dinner and a Thursday religious service with Christians from a... Read more

Nicaraguan Vice President Rosario Murillo and her husband, Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega.

Nicaragua once again bans Holy Week processions

Apr 15, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

According to Confidencial newspaper, the dictatorship is supposedly deploying 14,000 police officers to prevent processions during Holy Week in Nicaragua. Read more

Pope Francis kisses the foot of one of the 12 women whose feet he washed at the Rebibbia Women’s Prison in Rome on Holy Thursday, March 28, 2024.

Vatican says cardinals to celebrate Holy Week liturgies as Pope Francis’ health improves

Apr 15, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

It has not yet been decided who will celebrate the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday evening and the Easter Sunday... Read more

President Donald Trump speaks with White House groundskeepers on April 8, 2025.

Trump issues Holy Week messages: ‘He is risen!’

Apr 14, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

President Donald Trump issued two messages on Palm Sunday recognizing the importance of the Holy Week leading up to Easter. Read more

A priest holds palms on Palm Sunday.

The most common questions about Palm Sunday — and their answers

Apr 13, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

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