Holy Week
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Pope Francis: we find hope in embracing our crosses with love
As the Church this week reflects on Jesus’ crucifixion and death, Pope Francis said that it is the cross that... Read more
Global bishops unite in prayer following Egypt church bombings
Following the murder of Christians in Egypt through two bombings during Palm Sunday liturgies, bishops around the world joined Pope... Read more
This Holy Week, look for Jesus in those who suffer, Pope says
On Palm Sunday Pope Francis said that as Holy Week begins, we should contemplate not only the glory with which... Read more
An emotional Mass for migrants with Pope Francis
During a Mass in Rome on Holy Thursday Pope Francis washed the feet of migrants and refugees, many of whom... Read more
Your task is to incarnate mercy, Pope Francis tells priests
During Holy Thursday’s Chrism Mass Pope Francis focused on the topic of mercy, telling priests that one of their primary... Read more
Humility is the epitome of redemption, Pope Francis says on Palm Sunday
On Palm Sunday Pope Francis said the path toward salvation can be summed up by humility and service, and encouraged... Read more
All-star 'Passion' musical aims to tell the Gospel story in a new key
Actor and singer Jencarlos Canela will play the role of Jesus in a live musical dramatization of The Passion on... Read more
For Pope Francis, Good Friday shrouded in grief over persecuted Christians
Both Pope Francis' Good Friday service at the Vatican and the Stations of the Cross held at the Colosseum later... Read more
True martyrs die in prayer – not with clenched fists, papal preacher says
In his homily for the celebration of the Passion of Our Lord on Good Friday, papal preacher Father Raniero Cantalamessa... Read more
Pope Francis to inmates: 'I too need to be washed by the Lord'
Pope Francis on Holy Thursday told inmates of a Rome prison that God’s love is personal and endless, emphasizing that... Read more
Passover and the Passion: Jewish roots enrich Holy Week celebrations
As Catholics around the globe prepare for the Easter Triduum, the three-day period beginning with Holy Thursday and culminating in... Read more
Don't flirt with spiritual worldliness, Pope cautions priests
During Holy Thursday’s Chrism Mass Pope Francis warned priests not to fall into a tiredness that leads to worldliness, and... Read more
Blood of the martyrs sustains the Church, Pope reflects
Pope Francis, in his General Audience address for Holy Week, said that the Christian martyrs of today, by the shedding... Read more
A sweet sign of hope: Pope's envoy returns to Iraq with Easter cake
Pope Francis' personal envoy to Iraq will return to the country during Holy Week, bringing with him the pontiff's love... Read more
Holy Week is about humility – there is no other way, Pope says
Pope Francis on Palm Sunday said that imitating the humility of Jesus is what makes Holy Week “holy,” and encouraged... Read more
Got plans for Holy Week? Pope Francis does
Pope Francis' full slate of events for Holy Week includes plans for a traditional Stations of the Cross, Easter Masses... Read more
Pope: Easter invites return to our first encounter with Jesus
In his homily for the Easter Vigil Pope Francis encouraged those present to remember the moment they first felt the... Read more
Pope leads thousands in Stations of the Cross reflections
Following his celebration of the liturgy commemorating the Lord's Passion, Pope Francis led pilgrims in the traditional prayer of the... Read more
Papal preacher slams 'curse' of money-driven corruption
In his homily for Good Friday’s Passion liturgy, Papal Preacher Raniero Cantalamessa decried the poisonous actions of those who exploit... Read more
Pope urges faithful to serve with radical love of Jesus
During his homily for Holy Thursday’s Mass at a center for disabled persons, Pope Francis reflected on how Jesus washed... Read more
