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PHOTOS: Friars and faithful gather in Upper Room in Jerusalem to mark the Last Supper
On Holy Thursday, the doors of the Cenacle in Jerusalem were opened to welcome the Franciscans of the Custody of... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis washes the feet of inmates at women’s prison in Rome
The Holy Father has washed prisoners’ feet at numerous prisons around Rome through the years. Read more
On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis asks priests to weep over their sins
Pope Francis encouraged the priests to turn their gaze upon the crucified Lord and weep over their sins in repentance,... Read more
Singing this song on Holy Thursday can purify your soul
The “Tantum Ergo” is the last two verses of a Latin hymn written by St. Thomas Aquinas. Read more
Here’s what the Holy Thursday Seven Churches Visitation devotion is all about
The devotion involves traveling to seven local churches after the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on the evening of Holy... Read more
Here is Pope Francis’ schedule for Holy Week and Easter 2024 at the Vatican
The schedule includes five papal liturgies, Stations of the Cross at the Colosseum, and other traditions to mark the most... Read more
Pope Francis washes feet of young inmates on Holy Thursday 2023
Pope Francis washed the feet of 12 young men and women, inmates at a juvenile prison in Rome, during a... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates ‘the birthday of the priesthood’ with 1,800 priests on Holy Thursday
The pope said that on “the birthday of the priesthood,” he wanted to highlight the vital presence the Holy Spirit... Read more
Here’s how to make a Seven Churches Visitation on Holy Thursday
The Thursday before Easter, Catholics around the world practice an ancient Lenten tradition: a Holy Thursday devotion known as the... Read more
Pope Francis to wash juvenile prisoners’ feet this Holy Thursday
Less than a week after being released from Gemelli Hospital, Pope Francis will preside over Holy Thursday Mass at Casal... Read more
Pope Francis washes prisoners’ feet at Mass on Holy Thursday 2022
The pope offered the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at a prison in Civitavecchia. Read more
Pope Francis will wash feet of 12 prisoners on Holy Thursday 2022
The pope will visit the prison of Civitavecchia, outside Rome. Read more
Priest with cancer dies 23 days after his hospital room ordination
“His altar was the [hospital] bed, where he was able to unite his sufferings to those of Christ." Read more
Report: Pope Francis celebrates Holy Thursday Mass with Cardinal Becciu
Italian media have reported that Pope Francis celebrated the Mass of the Lord’s Supper with Cardinal Angelo Becciu, who resigned... Read more
Cardinal Re at Vatican Mass: ‘Holy Thursday reminds us how much we have been loved’
Holy Thursday evening reminds us how much God loves us, a Vatican cardinal has said at the Mass of the... Read more
Pope Francis tells priests at Chrism Mass: ‘The cross is non-negotiable’
Pope Francis told priests at Thursday’s Chrism Mass at the Vatican that “the cross is non-negotiable” when preaching the Gospel. 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
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
