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Scottish bishop: Eulogies belong at the funeral reception, not Mass

Apr 3, 2019

The funeral Mass is an important moment of prayer and faith after the death of a loved one - but... Read more

Then-Deacon Michael Baggot assisting at Mass with Pope Francis June 18, 2017.

What it's like to assist at Mass with the pope

Dec 15, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

What is it like to stand “shoulder-to-shoulder” with Pope Francis during the celebration of the Mass?  Read more

Procession to commemorate the first Mass in Chile.

Celebrations begin for 500th anniversary of first Mass in Chile

Nov 15, 2018

A Eucharistic procession through the Patagonian city of Punta Arenas launched the 500th anniversary commemorations of the first Mass celebrated... Read more

Archbishop Bernard Hebda greets students after the Mass of the Holy Spirit Oct. 10 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

Thousands of Catholic students gather for Mass and winter coat drive in Minnesota

Oct 11, 2018

Thousands of young Catholic students gathered for Mass, music, and a winter clothing drive on Wednesday morning in a stadium... Read more

Gluten and Communion: What's a celiac to do?

Sep 13, 2018

By Mary Farrow

On a Saturday morning in July last year, the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments issued... Read more

Sunday Mass is not optional, UK archbishop reminds Catholics

Jun 5, 2018

In a pastoral letter for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, Archbishop Leo Cushley of St. Andrews & Edinburgh stressed the... Read more

Flying on Sunday? Many airport chapels offer Mass

May 27, 2018

Flying on Sunday and need a place for Mass? A recent study revealed that 40 percent of major US airports... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass at Casa Santa Marta on April 26, 2018.

Pope Francis: The Last Supper teaches us three foundational truths

Apr 26, 2018

Pointing to Jesus’ words during the Last Supper, Pope Francis offered meditations on love, service and humility during his homily... Read more

Praying.

Mass in sign language? These Spanish priests celebrate it every week

Apr 20, 2018

In the Catholic Church, the spoken language is central to the liturgy: we recite the Nicene Creed as one, we... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass during his pastoral visit to Molfetta April 20, 2018.

Pope: Without the Eucharist, everything the Church does is vain

Apr 20, 2018

By Elise Harris

During a brief day-trip to two small Italian cities, Pope Francis stressed the centrality of the Eucharist to the life... Read more

Pope Francis at the Wednesday General Audience March 21, 2018.

Holy Communion unites us to Christ, Francis says

Mar 21, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

At Wednesday's general audience, Pope Francis said our participation in the Holy Eucharist at Mass is not a merely spiritual... Read more

Pope Francis prays at the end of the General Audience March 14, 2018.

Pope: In praying the Our Father, do you know to whom you’re talking?

Mar 14, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

At the general audience Wednesday, Pope Francis spoke about the importance of the recitation of the Our Father at Mass,... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on May 22, 2015.

Mass can't be bought – salvation is free, Pope Francis says

Mar 7, 2018

By Elise Harris

On Wednesday Pope Francis issued a harsh critique of the trend to ask parishioners for a financial contribution in order... Read more

Pope Francis venerates the cross on Good Friday 2015.

The first Christian altar was the cross, Pope Francis says

Feb 28, 2018

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis said Wednesday that having Mass centered around the altar is meant to remind faithful that the cross is... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass for the Feast of the Epiphany Jan. 6, 2018.

Mass-goers have a right to a well-prepared homily, Pope says

Feb 14, 2018

By Elise Harris

On Wednesday Pope Francis again offered some reflections and tips for the Liturgy of the Word, saying faithful who attend... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on May 22, 2015.

Pope tells priests to keep homilies brief: 'no more than 10 minutes!'

Feb 7, 2018

By Elise Harris

On Wednesday Pope Francis touched on a topic close to home for both parish priests and people in the pews,... Read more

Pope Francis at the General Audience Nov. 15, 2017.

Find good readers for Mass, Pope Francis says

Jan 31, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Wednesday, Pope Francis spoke about the importance of the Liturgy of the Word, and the resulting importance of having... Read more

Pope Francis speaks during the General Audience Jan. 10, 2018.

Be intentional about silence during Mass, Pope Francis says

Jan 10, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis said Wednesday that moments of silence in the Mass should be intentional times of prayer, recollection and communion... Read more

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square on Sept. 20, 2017.

Pope: All of Mass is important – don’t be late!

Dec 20, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis on Wednesday stressed the importance of getting to Mass on time, noting that every piece is important, especially... Read more

Pope Francis during his Oct. 25, 2017 general audience in St. Peter's Square.

Pope Francis: Think 'being good' is enough? It’s not. Go to Mass

Dec 13, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

According to Pope Francis, a Christian can’t just be a good person and skip Mass on Sundays, because it is... Read more