For the first time in three years, priests, deacons and Catholics from throughout the diocese filled the Cathedral of St. Thomas More for the April 14 Chrism Mass, traditionally celebrated on Holy Thursday by the bishop.
VATICAN CITY — Before washing the feet of 12 inmates, Pope Francis told them and other prisoners that God never tires of forgiving anyone who
VATICAN CITY — Jesus obeyed the most challenging of commandments: to love one’s enemies; and he invites humanity to do the same by breaking a
Massgoers on Palm Sunday wave green palm fronds in the air, imitating the people who greeted Christ 2,000 years ago as he rode into Jerusalem
GOSPEL COMMENTARY April 10, Lk 22:14-23:56 Palm Sunday is a study in contrasts. For example: The meekness and innocence of Christ and the kingdom of
JERUSALEM — With pandemic restrictions almost fully lifted, churches and shopkeepers alike are hopeful that the streets of Jerusalem will fill up once again as
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican published Pope Francis’ calendar for Holy Week and Easter, which includes the Way of the Cross at Rome’s Colosseum for
VATICAN CITY — With many, but not all, COVID-19 restrictions eased in many parts of the world, the Vatican asked bishops and priests to be
