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Holy Week

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square April 17, 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope Startles Host with Call on Live TV, Says "I am close to the People of God"

Apr 10, 2020

“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.

Pope Francis prays by the crucifix in St. Peter's Basilica April 10, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media.

The Cross has Changed the Meaning of Suffering, Says Papal Preacher on Good Friday

Apr 10, 2020

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.

Fr. Cantalamessa preaches on Good Friday, April 19, 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Full Text: Fr. Cantalamessa's Homily for Good Friday

Apr 10, 2020

Here is the full text of the Good Friday homily of Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap., delivered April 10 at St. Peter's Basilica.

Pope celebrates Mass in St. Peter's on Holy Thursday. Credit: EWTN-CNA Photo/Daniel Ibáñez/Vatican Pool.

On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis Recalls Priests Dying amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Apr 9, 2020

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.

Pope Francis offers Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on April 9, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media/CNA.

Full Text: Pope Francis' Holy Thursday Homily

Apr 9, 2020

Here is the full text of Pope Francis' Holy Thursday homily, delivered April 9 at the Basilica of St. Peter.

Pope Francis prays during Palm Sunday Mass April 5, 2020. / Vatican Media/CNA.

Pope Francis on Palm Sunday: Let Us Stand Before the Crucifix in Our Homes

Apr 5, 2020

On Palm Sunday, Pope Francis offered Mass in a nearly empty St. Peter’s Basilica and urged Catholics quarantined at home to remember "what really matters" in life: loving God and serving others.

Pope Francis offers Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square April 21, 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Pope's Easter Liturgies Closed to Public

Mar 15, 2020

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis’ liturgies for Holy Week and Easter, which usually include the presence of thousands of people, will be held without public attendance this year.