Pope Francis washed the feet of 12 young men and women, inmates at a juvenile prison in Rome, during a... Read more
The “Tantum Ergo” is the last two verses of a Latin hymn written by St. Thomas Aquinas. Read more
The pope said that on “the birthday of the priesthood,” he wanted to highlight the vital presence the Holy Spirit... Read more
The Thursday before Easter, Catholics around the world practice an ancient Lenten tradition: a Holy Thursday devotion known as the... Read more
Less than a week after being released from Gemelli Hospital, Pope Francis will preside over Holy Thursday Mass at Casal... Read more
The pope offered the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at a prison in Civitavecchia. Read more
The pope will visit the prison of Civitavecchia, outside Rome. Read more
“His altar was the [hospital] bed, where he was able to unite his sufferings to those of Christ." Read more
Italian media have reported that Pope Francis celebrated the Mass of the Lord’s Supper with Cardinal Angelo Becciu, who resigned... Read more
Holy Thursday evening reminds us how much God loves us, a Vatican cardinal has said at the Mass of the... Read more
Pope Francis told priests at Thursday’s Chrism Mass at the Vatican that “the cross is non-negotiable” when preaching the Gospel. Read more
The Visitation to Seven Churches is a Holy Thursday devotion primarily practiced in Latin America, Italy, Poland and the Philippines. Read more
For many Catholics, this will be the first time the days of Holy Week are spent at home. If you’re... Read more
Here is the full text of Pope Francis' Holy Thursday homily, delivered April 9 at the Basilica of St. Peter. Read more
Pope Francis recalled the priests who have lost their lives during the coronavirus crisis as he offered the Mass of... Read more
With churches closed and strict social distancing in force in many places, the Diocese of Arlington has created a virtual pilgrimage... Read more
Pope Francis celebrated the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at a prison in the suburbs of Rome Thursday, urging the... Read more
Pope Francis' Holy Thursday Mass at a prison in Rome was more than just another event for the inmates who... Read more
During a customary visit to a prison on Holy Thursday, Pope Francis revealed that he has cataracts and is planning... Read more
Pope Francis had a message for prison inmates at the Mass for the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday: Jesus does... Read more