Articles on this issue "Holy Week"
As the Church begins its entry into the Paschal Mystery, innumerable Churches of Rome will be brightened this evening with Altars of Repose, inviting pilgrims to visit Christ in the Blessed …
read moreIn his homily for the first Chrism Mass of his pontificate, Pope Francis reflected on the image of anointing and the priesthood. The Holy Father began his homily by greeting the priests who …
read moreIn the days leading up to Good Friday, ZENIT is republishing the texts for the Via Crucis that Pope Francis will lead in the Colosseum. The texts this year were prepared byLebanese young …
read moreIn his first general audience, Pope Francis encouraged the faithful to follow Jesus' example and be willing to take the first step in helping our brothers and sisters. The Italian-language …
read moreHere is the translation of Pope Francis’ address during the first General Audience of his Pontificate today, held in St. Peter’s Square. * * * Dear Brothers and Sisters, good morning! I am …
read moreAnswered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and dean of theology at the Regina Apostolorum university. Q: Is the stripping of the altar following the Mass of …
read moreBoth the Jewish and Christian traditions view eating and feasting as more than simply an opportunity to refuel the body, enjoy certain delicacies, or celebrate a particular occasion. Eating …
read moreAn estimated 250,000 faithful packed St. Peter’s Square for the Palm Sunday Mass presided by Pope Francis. The Mass is the first liturgical celebration of Holy Week celebrated by the recently …
read moreHere is the translation of the address Pope Francis' delivered prior to the recitation of the Angelus at the end of today's Palm Sunday Mass at St. Peter's Square. * * * Dear brothers and …
read moreHere is the translation of Pope Francis' homily for Palm Sunday which was held at St. Peter's Square earlier today. * * * 1. Jesus enters into Jerusalem. The crowd of disciples accompanies …
read moreToday the Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff published the calendar of ceremonies to be presided over by Benedict XVI during Holy Week. On Sunday, April 17, the Pope will …
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read moreBenedict XVI's Holy Week schedule has been finalized, and he has named Haiti as the beneficiary of the collection from the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper. The Holy See released today …
read moreThe Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff published the calendar of ceremonies to be presided over by Benedict XVI during Holy Week. On Sunday, April 5, the Pope will …
read moreHere is the Easter Message sent by the patriarchs and heads of local churches in Jerusalem. * * * Sisters and brothers here and in all the world, we greet you in the name of our Risen Lord and …
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