Holy Week
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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
Holy Week pilgrims in Rome take up ancient Seven Churches walks
The practice of church pilgrimages dates back centuries in the Catholic Church. Read more
Vatican says cardinals to celebrate Holy Week liturgies as Pope Francis’ health improves
It has not yet been decided who will celebrate the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday evening and the Easter Sunday... Read more
Pope Francis makes prayerful visit to Marian basilica before Holy Week
The pontiff’s participation in upcoming Easter ceremonies remains uncertain as he gradually returns to public activities. Read more
Jonathan Roumie discusses Season 5 of ‘The Chosen’: ‘For me, it was living out liturgy’
“The Chosen: Last Supper" has officially been released in theaters across the country, focusing on the events of Holy Week. Read more
Vatican publishes Holy Week schedule without clarifying whether Pope Francis will preside
The Vatican has published the official calendar of liturgical celebrations planned for Holy Week, but it has not clarified whether... Read more
8 things to know and share about the Annunciation
The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary to announce the incarnation of Christ. Here are eight things to know and share... Read more
Cast of ‘The Chosen’ tease what’s in store for their characters in Season 5
“The Chosen: Last Supper” will be released in theaters in three parts — Part 1 on March 28, Part 2... Read more
Official trailer for ‘The Chosen: Last Supper’ teases key moments leading to Jesus’ death
Season 5 of the popular series depicts key events from the week leading up to Jesus’ death including his triumphal... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of Moscow terrorist attack at Palm Sunday Mass
Pope Francis offered prayers for the victims of the “vile terrorist attack” in Moscow at the end of his Palm... Read more
How to obtain a plenary indulgence during Holy Week 2024
A plenary indulgence is a grace granted by the Catholic Church through the merits of Jesus to remove temporal punishment... 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
Full Text: Pope Francis’ homily for Easter Vigil 2023 at the Vatican
"The night is drawing to a close and the first light of dawn is appearing upon the horizon as the... Read more
Full text: Cardinal Cantalamessa’s homily at the Vatican’s Good Friday 2023 liturgy
"For two thousand years, the Church has announced and celebrated, on this day, the death of the Son of God... Read more
Good Friday at the Vatican: Papal preacher warns against relativism and ‘vortex of nihilism’
Cardinal Cantalamessa compared Friedrich Nietzsche’s words “God is dead” with the Catholic Church’s proclamation of the death of Christ on... Read more
Which countries in the Americas do not celebrate Holy Week?
Many countries declare holidays for the faithful to participate in Holy Week activities, but not all nations in the Americas... 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’ advice for Holy Week: Look to the cross, our hope is there
Pope Francis has offered advice for how to have a fruitful Holy Week, urging people to focus on the essentials... Read more
Papal preacher on Good Friday 2022: From Pilate to the internet age, people have turned their backs on Jesus
Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa was preaching in St. Peter’s Basilica in the presence of Pope Francis. Read more
Full text: Cardinal Cantalamessa’s homily at the Vatican’s Good Friday 2022 liturgy
‘This year we celebrate Easter not to the joyful sound of bells, but with the noise in the ears of... Read more
