After the proclamation of the Gospel of John’s account of Christ’s passion, the papal preacher, Capuchin Father Roberto ...

A message of nonviolence and quiet endurance marked the Good Friday liturgy at the Vatican, during which the Passion of ...

The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s homily for the Mass of the Lord’s Supper given April 2, 2026, at the ...

Today, the liturgy begins in a heavy, striking silence. There is no music, no greeting, and the altar—the table of our ...

Given for the Office of Readings on Good Friday, 3 April 2026 at Westminster Cathedral.Stat Crux dum volvitur orbis. The ...

The Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion on April 18 opened in silence, as Cardinal Gugerotti processed to the altar to lie prostrate before the crucifix for one minute. Father Roberto Pasolini, OFM Cap, ...

I was 11 years old in the spring of 1970 and the eldest child in a large and growing Italian, Catholic family. My father was ...

Pope Leo XIV is set to preside over his first Good Friday rite, during which he will carry a replica of the cross himself ...

Good Friday 2026, observed on April 3, is a day of deep spiritual reflection and commemoration for Christians. Its ...

Readings: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42 Robert Frost wrote a poem comparing thought to love. Of course, we cannot choose between the two. We must both think and love.

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Tho’ much is taken, much abides. Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield ...