Archive for March 29, 2018

The Altar of Repose at Immaculate Conception parish in Omaha, Neb. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pilgrims keep watch with Christ in venerable Holy Thursday tradition

On the night of Holy Thursday Christians in Rome and around the world will take part in a tradition from... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

For former inmates, returning to society comes with challenges

For the fourth time in his pontificate, Pope Francis will wash the feet of inmates at a prison on Holy... Read more

Pope Francis says the Chrism Mass at St. Peter's Basilica on March 29, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

A good priest makes Christ present to his people, Pope says at Chrism Mass

At his annual Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday, Pope Francis said that a good priest is one who is close... Read more

Pope Francis arrives in St. Peter's Square for the general audience Sept. 21, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Vatican: Don’t trust report that Pope Francis denied reality of hell

On Thursday the Holy See stated that a reported interview between Pope Francis and an Italian journalist, which claims the... Read more

Bishop James Wall greets young parishioners in the Diocese of Gallup. Courtesy photo?w=200&h=150

By Perry West

How a Church on the 'peripheries' celebrates Easter

As the Catholic Church prepares to receive thousands of Catholic converts this Easter, Sacred Heart Cathedral in Gallup, N.M., is... Read more

Pope Francis kisses prisoners' feet at Rome's Regina Coeli Prison. March 29, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis to prisoners: Jesus will take a chance on you

Pope Francis had a message for prison inmates at the Mass for the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday: Jesus does... Read more

Cardinal George Pell speaks with CNA at the Vatican March 17 2016. ?w=200&h=150

Cardinal Pell's court hearing weighs evidence for abuse allegations

A hearing will that will decide whether Cardinal George Pell will go on trial for alleged abuse came to a... Read more