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The Good Friday tradition of the ‘Last Words of Christ’
Begun in Peru in the 1600s, the tradition of reflecting on the last words of Christ from the cross is... Read more
Three relics of Christ’s Passion housed in Spain
While the Shroud of Turin – believed to be the burial cloth that wrapped the body of Jesus after his... Read more
How to obtain a plenary indulgence during Holy Week
A plenary indulgence is a grace granted by the Catholic Church through the merits of Jesus Christ, Mary and all... Read more
Scouts and parish kids write meditations for this year’s Vatican Way of the Cross
Pope Francis has chosen a scouting group from central Italy and kids from a Roman parish to prepare the meditations... Read more
Holy Week 2021: Vatican issues guidelines for Catholics amid ongoing COVID-19 restrictions
The Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments issued guidelines on Wednesday for the celebration of... Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ homily at the Easter Vigil
The full prepared text of the Easter Vigil homily of Pope Francis, delivered April 11 at St. Peter's Basilica. Read more
Be messengers of life amid death, says Pope Francis at Easter Vigil
Pope Francis urged Christians to be “messengers of life in a time of death” as he celebrated the Easter Vigil... Read more
Beauty, drama and pinpoint silence: Easter Triduum memories from Rome
As Christians reflect on the reality of the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ during these three momentous days,... Read more
At Via Crucis, Pope Francis prays for those serving the suffering
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 to the People of God': Pope startles host with call on live TV
“I am close, I am close to you all,” Pope Francis said on Good Friday, making a surprise call-in to... Read more
The cross has changed the meaning of suffering, says papal preacher on Good Friday
Through his death on the cross, Jesus has redeemed all human pain, including the suffering caused by the coronavirus pandemic,... Read more
Full text: Fr. Cantalamessa's homily for Good Friday
Here is the full text of the Good Friday homily of Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap., delivered April 10 at... Read more
Not sure about 'Triduum at Home'? Here are some CNA Holy Week suggestions
For many Catholics, this will be the first time the days of Holy Week are spent at home. If you’re... Read more
Full Text: Pope Francis' Holy Thursday Homily
Here is the full text of Pope Francis' Holy Thursday homily, delivered April 9 at the Basilica of St. Peter. Read more
On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis recalls priests dying amid pandemic
Pope Francis recalled the priests who have lost their lives during the coronavirus crisis as he offered the Mass of... Read more
Kansas limits Easter church services to 10 people or less
The state of Kansas is limiting religious services to no more than ten people for Easter as part of measures... Read more
Arlington diocese offers virtual pilgrimage for Holy Thursday
With churches closed and strict social distancing in force in many places, the Diocese of Arlington has created a virtual pilgrimage... Read more
Jerusalem archbishop blesses city with True Cross relic
Unable to lead the traditional Palm Sunday procession through Jerusalem, Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa blessed the city with a relic of the... Read more
Pope Francis on Palm Sunday: Let us stand before the crucifix in our homes
On Palm Sunday, Pope Francis offered Mass in a nearly empty St. Peter’s Basilica and urged Catholics quarantined at home... Read more
Archbishop Gomez to lead Good Friday Sacred Heart litany
“This Holy Week will be different. Our churches may be closed, but Christ is not quarantined and his Gospel is... Read more
