Archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica explains that Jesus is the antidote to what ails the world: ‘The only thing that interests him is love.’ Cardinal Mauro Gambetti elevates the Host during the ...

John Paul delivered his homily in a clear and strong voice, but he left it to two cardinals to wash the feet of 12 priests -- a ritual in the Holy Thursday Mass that is a symbol of humility and ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican on Thursday opened the most solemn period of Holy Week with a recovering Pope Francis largely on the sidelines, as cardinals were designated to take his place presiding ...

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— It’s getting near the end of an era in the Electric City. The final Holy Week observation for a church that’s been an inspiration to the faithful for so many ...

April 17 (Reuters) - Easter is one of the most important occasions in the Polish church calendar, but Jagiellonia Bialystok's Conference League exploits have caused an Archbishop to organise an ...

Christians across Los Angeles County celebrated Maundy Thursday and many will attend church on Good Friday, April 18, to honor the day when Jesus died on the cross. Easter Sunday, the most holy day in ...

Easter is commonly thought to take place over a weekend, but Maundy Thursday is a key part of the story of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion. The day before Good Friday, the fifth day in Holy Week, unique ...

For many, April isn’t just about the beauty that spring brings about; it’s also about all the meaningful celebrations that occur. It’s when days like Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and ...

Pope Francis washes the feet of an inmate at the Rebibbia women's prison on the outskirts of Rome as he celebrates the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper on March 28, 2024. The pontiff washed the ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — On the evening of March 28, the Rev. Rhey Garcia, pastor of Sacred Heart Church, commemorated the solemn Thursday before Easter Sunday — known as Holy Thursday — with a “Washing ...