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Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Easter Vigil Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC
Although it’s unclear what the protesters are specifically requesting of Catholic faith leaders, both the USCCB and Pope Francis have... Read more
As wife joins the Catholic Church, Jordan Peterson says Easter is ‘the core story of humanity’
When asked what the cross meant to him, Peterson said “it’s the point where everything comes together.” Read more
Pope Francis: I was ‘used’ against Ratzinger in 2005 conclave, but he was ‘my candidate’
“The idea was to block the election of [Ratzinger],” Pope Francis explained. Read more
Washington archbishop: Biden ‘picks and chooses’ parts of Catholic faith
“There is a phrase that we have used in the past, a ‘cafeteria Catholic,’” Cardinal Wilton Gregory said on “Face... Read more
Pope Francis: The resurrection of Jesus changes our lives completely and forever
“Brothers, sisters, the joy of the Resurrection is not something far away. It is very close; it is ours because... Read more
Catholic cemeteries on the front line against secular fear of death
Cemeteries are the front line of defense against society’s secularism and fear of death and suffering, said the director of... Read more
Why the Catholic Church celebrates Easter Monday under the title ‘Monday of the Angel’
In many countries in Europe and South America, this day, also known as “Little Easter,” is a national holiday. Read more
‘The mother of all holy vigils’: Jerusalem basilica is first place to announce Easter
In the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher, the church of the Lord’s resurrection, the Easter Vigil is held on Saturday... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis’ urbi et orbi blessing for Easter 2024
Here is the full text of the pope’s urbi et orbi message and blessing from the central loggia of St.... Read more
Pope Francis on Easter: May the risen Christ open a path of peace in the Holy Land
In his Easter Sunday blessing, Pope Francis asked the risen Lord to open paths of peace in the Holy Land,... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates Easter 2024: ‘Jesus Christ is risen’
Pope Francis presided over Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday 2024 before giving the traditional urbi et orbi... Read more
How to revive the celebration of Eastertide
The 50-day Eastertide, running to Pentecost, is the longest season on the Church calendar. Read more
Pope Francis at Easter Vigil: Christ ‘is the one who brings us from darkness into light’
“This is the Pasch of Christ, the revelation of God’s power: the victory of life over death, the triumph of... Read more
Full Text: Pope Francis’ homily for Easter Vigil 2024 at the Vatican
The Holy Father delivered the homily late in the evening at the vigil in St. Peter's Basilica. Read more
What is transhumanism and what are its ethical challenges? A Catholic philosopher responds
In a recent interview with ACI Prensa, Argentine philosopher Mariano Asla offered a critical analysis of transhumanism. Read more
Priest prepares for ‘crazy’ 1,500-mile Eucharistic pilgrimage
Father Roger Landry is currently the only priest committed to walking the entirety of one of the four routes of... Read more
Pope Francis skips Via Crucis in Rome while tens of thousands pray his meditations
In an apparent last-minute decision, Pope Francis skipped the Way of the Cross ceremony held at Rome’s Colosseum on Friday... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis celebrates Good Friday liturgy at the Vatican
During the Good Friday liturgy, Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa reflected on the triumph of the cross, noting that it is an... Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ Good Friday Way of the Cross meditations
For the first time in his 11-year pontificate, Pope Francis has written his own spiritual meditations for Friday’s Via Crucis... Read more
What are the Good Friday Reproaches?
The Good Friday Reproaches are a series of antiphons, known also as “Popule Meus” (“My people”), coming from the opening... Read more
