Eucharist

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A Eucharistic procession held in Mumbai in 2014.

What adoring the Eucharist looks like – on a massive scale in India

Sep 15, 2015

The upcoming National Eucharistic Congress of India, being held in Mumbai in November, is meant to deepen the understanding, appreciation,... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to the crowd gathered in St. Peter's Square on June 15, 2015 before the Angelus.

Pope: When Jesus' words are hard to hear, you need faith to stay

Aug 23, 2015

By Ann Schneible

Those who turn away from the “uncomfortable” teaching on Jesus being the Bread of Life, Pope Francis said during his... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass for the Canonization of St. John Paul II and St. John XXIII April 25, 2014.

Pope Francis: let yourself be transformed by the Eucharist

Aug 16, 2015

By Elise Harris

On Sunday Pope Francis said that the Eucharist is no mere symbol, but is in fact the true body and... Read more

Pope Francis leads Eucharistic Adoration for the feast of Corpus Christi at St. John Lateran, June 19, 2014.

Pope leads Rome's Corpus Christi procession on behalf of persecuted Christians

Jun 4, 2015

By Ann Schneible

Persecuted Christians were remembered during Thursday's Corpus Christi procession in Rome, where Pope Francis told the thousands taking part to... Read more

The Last Supper on the wall of the Vatican's Sistine Chapel on Oct. 29, 2014.

Passover and the Passion: Jewish roots enrich Holy Week celebrations

Apr 2, 2015

By Adelaide Mena

As Catholics around the globe prepare for the Easter Triduum, the three-day period beginning with Holy Thursday and culminating in... Read more

Archbishop Leo Cushley of St. Andrews and Edinburgh. Photo courtesy of Archdiocese of St. Andrews and Edinburgh.

A 'wee movie with a big message' for the people of Scotland

Mar 29, 2015

Scottish Archbishop Leo Cushley of St Andrews & Edinburgh is launching a new promo film across social media as he... Read more

Eucharistic Adoration.

Amid string of break-ins, Bishop of Ars removes Blessed Sacrament from parishes

Feb 18, 2015

Bishop Pascal Roland of Belley-Ars in France has ordered that the Blessed Sacrament be removed from all chapels and churches... Read more

Bishop Thomas J. Tobin of Providence, Rhode Island (File Photo/CNA).

Bishop Tobin on divorce: Changes needed in approach, not teaching

Sep 17, 2014

The dilemma of divorced and remarried Catholics should prompt consideration of changes in the Church’s approach to annulments and the... Read more

Eucharistic Adoration.

Successful Okla. lawsuit could stop future black masses

Aug 28, 2014

By Kevin J. Jones

A lawyer who helped recover a stolen Host that organizers of an Oklahoma City black mass intended to desecrate said... Read more

Eucharistic Adoration.

Okla. archbishop relieved at return of consecrated Host

Aug 21, 2014

Oklahoma City's archbishop voiced relief that satanists organizing a black mass in the city returned a stolen Host which was... Read more

Black mass organizers face lawsuit over stolen Host

Aug 20, 2014

Organizers of a satanic black mass slated to take place in Oklahoma City next month face a lawsuit on grounds... Read more

A woman recieves the Eucharist .

Prayers urged as black mass organizer claims consecrated Host

Aug 8, 2014

The purported use of a consecrated Host at a planned satanic black mass at an Oklahoma City civic center would... Read more

Eucharistic Adoration.

Global Eucharistic Congress in Philippines to focus on hope

Jun 23, 2014

The 51st International Eucharistic Congress will be held January 2016 in the Philippines with the theme, “Jesus in us, the... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on June 4, 2014.

God's immeasurable love transforms lives, emphasizes Pope

Jun 22, 2014

In his Sunday Angelus today Pope Francis stressed the limitless nature of God’s love that transforms the heart and life... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday General Audience, May 21, 2014.

Pope invites Romans, pilgrims to Eucharistic procession

Jun 15, 2014

During his Sunday Angelus remarks reflecting on divine love, Pope Francis invited all the Romans and pilgrims gathered in St.... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during the Wednesday general audience on Jan. 8, 2014

Pope: Eucharist helps us to see the face of Christ in others

Feb 12, 2014

By Elise Harris

During his general audience, Pope Francis reflected on how we live the Eucharist in our daily lives, explaining that it... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass at the Basilica of St. John Lateran on April 7, 2013

Pope affirms that Mass is more than a mere 'representation'

Feb 10, 2014

By Elise Harris

In his daily homily, Pope Francis reflected on the meaning of the Liturgy, highlighting how it is a real participation... Read more

Bishop Athanasius Schneider's book,

Kazakhstan bishop urges greater devotion to Eucharist

Oct 8, 2013

By Elise Harris

Bishop Athanasius Schneider has recently published his second book on Eucharistic devotion in the hopes that it will foster greater... Read more

The front entrance of the Orvieto Cathedral.

Italy's Orvieto miracle inspires thousands during jubilee

Oct 7, 2013

By Elise Harris

In light of the jubilee instituted by Benedict XVI in honor of the Eucharistic miracle in Orvieto, Italy, the number... Read more

Cardinal Raymond Burke.

Cardinal's work aims to foster love, devotion to Eucharist

Aug 10, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

In “Divine Love Made Flesh,” Cardinal Raymond Burke presents a commentary on papal writings about the Eucharist showing his “profound... Read more