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Holy Week
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 lines of the Latin text of the recitation.
Five Suggestions from Mother Angelica for Holy Week
Mother Angelica, foundress of EWTN, offered recommendations for Holy Week that continue to be wise and practical to this day.
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 Sunday Mass at the Vatican.
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 due to sin.
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 sacred week of the year.
Good Friday: Papal Preacher Warns against Relativism, “black hole of spiritual universe”
At the Vatican’s Good Friday liturgy, the papal preacher warned against the danger of believers being drawn into the “vortex of nihilism” by the post-modern world’s "total relativism."
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 and look to the cross as the source of hope.
How to obtain a plenary indulgence during Holy Week 2023
A plenary indulgence is a grace granted by the Catholic Church through the merits of Jesus Christ, Mary and all the saints to remove the temporal punishment due to sin.
Churches in Mauritius to Remain Closed During Holy Week amid COVID-19 Restrictions
The leadership of the Catholic Church in Mauritius has directed that churches in the country remain closed during Holy Week in line with restrictions, which the government of the Indian Ocean Island nation put in place to control the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.
Bishops in Kenya Encourage Broadcast, Livestreaming of Holy Week’s Liturgical Celebrations
Amid restrictions placed on the number of congregants during public worship in Kenya, Catholic Bishops in the East African nation have encouraged the broadcast of the Holy Week’s liturgical celebrations on various media, including livestreaming.
Toward Holy Week 2021: Vatican Issues Guidelines for Catholics amid COVID-19 Restrictions
The Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments issued guidelines on Wednesday for the celebration of Holy Week this year in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
At Easter Vigil, Pope Francis Urges Christians to Be “messengers of life amid death"
Pope Francis urged Christians to be “messengers of life in a time of death” as he celebrated the Easter Vigil in a nearly empty St. Peter’s Basilica amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Pope Francis’ Homily at the Easter Vigil: Full Text
The full prepared text of the Easter Vigil homily of Pope Francis, delivered April 11 at St. Peter's Basilica.
Beauty, Drama and Pinpoint Silence: Easter Triduum Memories from Rome
As Christians reflect on the reality of the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ during these three momentous days, several Catholics living in Rome have recalled their favorite memories of the Easter Triduum in the Eternal City.
At Good Friday's Way of the Cross, Pope Francis Prays for Those Serving the Suffering
Pope Francis prayed for those who are serving the suffering as he presided at the Stations of the Cross in a deserted St. Peter’s Square on Good Friday evening.
Pope Startles Host with Call on Live TV, Says "I am close to the People of God"
“I am close, I am close to you all,” Pope Francis said on Good Friday, making a surprise call-in to a live Italian television program.
The Cross has Changed the Meaning of Suffering, Says Papal Preacher on Good Friday
Through his death on the cross, Jesus has redeemed all human pain, including the suffering caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap., said at the Vatican on Good Friday.
Full Text: Fr. Cantalamessa's Homily for Good Friday
Here is the full text of the Good Friday homily of Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap., delivered April 10 at St. Peter's Basilica.
On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis Recalls Priests Dying amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Pope Francis recalled the priests who have lost their lives during the coronavirus crisis as he offered the Mass of the Lord’s Supper in a nearly empty St. Peter’s Basilica.
Full Text: Pope Francis' Holy Thursday Homily
Here is the full text of Pope Francis' Holy Thursday homily, delivered April 9 at the Basilica of St. Peter.
