Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa was preaching in St. Peter’s Basilica in the presence of Pope Francis. Read more
‘This year we celebrate Easter not to the joyful sound of bells, but with the noise in the ears of... Read more
Here is the full text of the Via Crucis at Rome’s Colosseum led by Pope Francis. Read more
The Thursday before Easter, Catholics around the world practice an ancient Lenten tradition — a Holy Thursday devotion — known... Read more
The festive day is traditionally marked by a blessing of palm branches. Read more
A plenary indulgence is a grace granted by the Catholic Church through the merits of Jesus Christ, Mary and all... Read more
Begun in Peru in the 1600s, the tradition of reflecting on the last words of Christ from the cross is... Read more
While the Shroud of Turin – believed to be the burial cloth that wrapped the body of Jesus after his... Read more
Pope Francis has chosen a scouting group from central Italy and kids from a Roman parish to prepare the meditations... Read more
The Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments issued guidelines on Wednesday for the celebration of... Read more
The full prepared text of the Easter Vigil homily of Pope Francis, delivered April 11 at St. Peter's Basilica. Read more
Pope Francis urged Christians to be “messengers of life in a time of death” as he celebrated the Easter Vigil... Read more
As Christians reflect on the reality of the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ during these three momentous days,... Read more
Pope Francis prayed for those who are serving the suffering as he presided at the Stations of the Cross in... Read more
“I am close, I am close to you all,” Pope Francis said on Good Friday, making a surprise call-in to... Read more
Through his death on the cross, Jesus has redeemed all human pain, including the suffering caused by the coronavirus pandemic,... Read more
Here is the full text of the Good Friday homily of Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap., delivered April 10 at... 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