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By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — Catholic faithful do not "buy" Masses, but when a priest accepts an offering and promises to celebrate a Mass for that person's loved one or other special intention he must do so, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis
By Justin McLellan
VATICAN CITY — Carrying the cross means more than bearing personal suffering — it means stepping into the pain of others and walking beside them, Pope Francis wrote at the start of Holy Week.
Local
By Jim Hale
Following three consecutive days of cold, gray weather, Holy Week began under blue skies and sunshine at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington April 13. Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord commenced outdoors, as Bishop Michael F. Burbidge blessed the palm leaves beneath the statue of St. Thomas More, before sprinkling […]
Columns
By Fr. Joseph M. Rampino
April 13 — Lk 22:14-23:56 “This is my body, which will be given for you.” These words, nestled into the heart of this weekend’s Palm Sunday readings, might not be the first to come to mind when we consider this Sunday’s rituals. Far more evocative are the waving of the palms, the cries of “hosanna […]
Global
By Justin McLellan
VATICAN CITY — The temptation to cling to the past — to hold on to what was, including something sacred — can keep believers from truly embracing the hope offered by the risen Christ, said the preacher of the papal household.
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis' surprise visit to St. Peter's Basilica to pray and see ongoing restoration work is a clear sign that his condition is improving, the Vatican press office said.
National
By Tyler Arnold
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Relief Services are urging lawmakers in the House of Representatives to approve tens of billions of dollars in international humanitarian assistance in an upcoming appropriations bill.
National
By Andrea M. Picciotti-Bayer
The infinite value of Christian charity took center stage at the Supreme Court recently as the justices heard oral argument in Catholic Charities Bureau v. Wisconsin Labor and Industry Review Commission.
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — Although they postponed their official state visit to the Vatican because of Pope Francis' health, Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla met privately with the pope April 9, the Vatican press office said.
Global
By Walter Sánchez Silva
Archbishop Francisco Ozoria Acosta of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, expressed his profound sorrow and solidarity in response to the tragedy that occurred early in the morning of April 8 at the Jet Set nightclub there. The collapse of the roof left at least 124 dead, according to the latest reports from local authorities.
