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Holy Wednesday in Jerusalem: Venerating the pillar of Christ’s flagellation
In Jerusalem, the friars of the Custody of the Holy Land venerate the two stones that, according to Luke’s Gospel,... Read more
Incidents of violence and persecution against Christians shoot up in India
Violence and persecution against minority Christians, who account for only 2.3% of India’s 1.41 billion people, have been on a... Read more
Despite Church warnings, tigers and elephants threaten lives in Kerala, India
The Catholic Church in Kerala has been leading the charge in urging the government to take decisive action to protect... Read more
In letter to Holy Land Christians, Pope Francis deplores the war, expresses closeness
“Dear brothers and sisters, allow me to tell you once more that you are not alone. We will never leave... Read more
Trump touts ‘God Bless the USA’ King James Bible ahead of Easter
Trump announced the commemorative Bible offering on social media this week, saying he partnered with country singer Lee Greenwood on... Read more
Cardinal leads Holy Week prayer vigil for recently martyred Christians
Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, the prefect of the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family, and Life, presided over the vigil... Read more
Amid Holy Week, Pope Francis points to ‘beautiful testimony’ of fathers who lost daughters
The Holy Father called attention to two men present at his general audience in the Paul VI Hall on Wednesday,... Read more
Holy Land priest recommends 4 ways to live a worthwhile Holy Week
Father Juan María Solana, LC, director of the Magdala Center in the Holy Land, offers four ways to live worthwhile... Read more
Here’s what the Holy Thursday Seven Churches Visitation devotion is all about
The devotion involves traveling to seven local churches after the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on the evening of Holy... Read more
Why is today called Spy Wednesday?
The name actually derives from the Gospel reading for today in which Judas Iscariot betrays Jesus for 30 pieces of... Read more
PHOTOS: Pro-life and pro-abortion activists hold dueling rallies outside Supreme Court
While there were significantly more pro-abortion demonstrators present outside the Supreme Court on Tuesday, there were many pro-life doctors and... Read more
Cuban archbishop makes emotional plea to Virgin Mary for electricity, food, and freedom
The archbishop of Santiago de Cuba, Dionisio Guillermo García, offered a lengthy prayer before the nation’s patroness, the Virgin of... Read more
PHOTOS: As Catholics enter Holy Week, Orthodox churches begin Great Lent in Holy Land
As the Catholic Church in the Holy Land entered Holy Week by literally retracing the steps of Jesus’ passion, the... Read more
Abortion pill opponents face Supreme Court skepticism
The justices heard oral arguments on March 26 for a lawsuit brought by Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine (AHM). Read more
Christendom College names George Harne as next president
Currently a professor at the University of St. Thomas, Houston, Harne formerly served as president of Magdalen College of the... Read more
Pope Francis to write meditations for Good Friday Way of the Cross for the first time
The reflection will be based on the theme “In Prayer with Jesus on the Way of the Cross.” Read more
Baltimore archbishop calls for prayers after catastrophic bridge collapse
Archbishop William Lori called for prayers after a container strip struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore City, leading... Read more
Government restrictions on religion reach ‘peak levels’ in latest Pew global survey
Overall, China, Russia, Afghanistan, Iran, and Algeria topped the report’s list of countries with “very high” government restrictions. Read more
Illinois diocese creates Boy Scouts patch honoring Venerable Father Augustine Tolton
The Catholic Committee on Scouting in the Diocese of Springfield announced the Venerable Father Augustine Tolton Activity Patch. Read more
Pennsylvania diocese puts retired police officers in Catholic schools to protect, ‘mentor’
The Diocese of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, is working to keep students safe by hiring retired police officers who become not only... Read more
