The number epresents the seven final places Jesus visited from His arrest to His crucifixion, allowing the faithful to ...

The origins of the hot cross bun traditionally made with currants, spices, flour, and eggs are closely linked to a cathedral ...

Archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica explains that Jesus is the antidote to what ails the world: ‘The only thing that interests ...

Holy Week has always been a time to reflect. And if you’re staying home, watching religious movies may inspire introspection.

In Holy Week our thoughts and prayers are very much on the Holy Land and particularly on the last days of Jesus, as he approached Jerusalem.In an act of deep symbolism and solidarity a number of ...

Catholics across Nicaragua are celebrating Holy Week under surveillance as the Sandinista regime prohibits public processions ...

A convalescing Pope Francis greeted the crowd in St. Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, wishing more than 20,000 faithful a “Good ...

Next week begins the Week called Holy, with Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord on April 13 and concluding with Easter Sunday on April 20. Toward the end ...

Father Tomaž Majcen, a Conventual Franciscan, is the only Catholic parish priest in Greenland, working alongside two fellow Franciscan friars. OSV News asked the Slovenian-born Fat ...

An ancient Catholic lay order with members worldwide is leading a campaign to renovate and modernize dozens of schools in the Holy Land, an effort the group says is an important and concrete step ...

Holy Cross — Michael Hughes (15.5 points per game); Matt Lyons (14.9); Adam Badyrka (13.9); CJ Thompson (8.7); Mario Matrone (5.9). West Catholic — Saaid Lee; Jaden Banner; Jayvon Byrd ...

The Catholic Church opposes assisted suicide and ... unafraid to risk official censure or even death. Luce carries symbols that have been associated with pilgrimage in Europe since the 12th ...