Easter is just around the corner! Many people began preparing for this religious event on Ash Wednesday and throughout the Lenten season. But before Easter weekend officially begins with Good ...

The time from sundown on Holy Thursday to sundown on Easter Day is also known as the Triduum, which is Latin for “three days.” Holy Week observances began in Jerusalem in the earliest days of ...

It’s when days like Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday are observed, creating a powerful week of worship. Each day brings its own special significance, weaving ...

Holy Thursday celebrates the institution of the Eucharist as the true body and blood of Jesus Christ and the institution of the sacrament of the priesthood. Saturday, May 10, 2025 A service of ...

Though traditional experiences may not be possible, there are opportunities for faith enrichment from home, says BC School of Theology and Ministry Professor Thomas Groome With churches closed in ...

Pope Francis spent Holy Thursday visiting those serving time in ... even as cardinals will preside in his place during Holy Week's busy events. On Sunday, Francis wished a "Happy Palm Sunday ...

particularly in the hierarchy during Holy Week, in the days ahead of Easter Sunday. Also known as Maundy Thursday, the custom was introduced to imitate Jesus washing the feet of the the Twelve ...

Pope Francis talks to journalists as he leaves at the end of his visit to the Regina Coeli penitentiary in Rome on Holy Thursday, Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) By all ...

died the day after Easter He spent his final days celebrating Holy Week Francis made public appearances on Holy Thursday, Easter Sunday Francis, the 266th head of the Catholic Church, died Monday ...

While it's known by a few other names (more on that below), Maundy Thursday is a celebration that consists of Christians commemorating this holy day during Jesus Christ's final week leading up to ...

Convalescing pope opens Holy Week with in-person greeting in St. Peter’s Square A convalescing Pope Francis greeted the crowd in St. Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, wishing more than 20,000 ...