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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
Pope Francis will offer Easter liturgies in St. Peter's Basilica and with no public
Pope Francis will follow a slightly modified schedule this year for the liturgies of Holy Week and Easter, which will... Read more
Amid coronavirus pandemic, pope's Easter liturgies closed to public
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis’ liturgies for Holy Week and Easter, which usually include the presence of thousands... Read more
Salvation is found in Jesus - not in ideologies - says Cuban priest
While recent policy changes in the U.S. have left the people of Cuba facing increasing uncertainty, the message of the... Read more
Holy Week terrorism suspect arrested
Authorities from Spain and Morocco have arrested a 23-year-old man in Rabat, Morocco, who is suspected of planning an attack ... Read more
Pope Francis: Like holy oil, priests must pour themselves out for others
The holy oil blessed at the Chrism Mass is a reminder of the priest’s call to be close to the... Read more
Pope Francis on Palm Sunday: True triumph is found in Christ’s humility
On Palm Sunday, Pope Francis warned against the temptation of “triumphalism,” encouraging Catholics to follow Jesus’s way of humility and... Read more
