The King Who Chose the Cross
COMMENTARY: On the eve of battle, Shakespeare’s Henry V feels the weight of the crown. In Gethsemane, Christ embraces a far greater burden — choosing the Cross and bearing the sins of the world.
The Heart of Christ in Stone: A Forgotten Holy Thursday Devotion
In parts of medieval Europe, the consecrated Host was placed within a sculpted wound in Christ’s chest — a striking expression of Eucharistic devotion now largely forgotten.
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV Celebrates the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at the Vatican
Departing from Pope Francis’ custom of celebrating the liturgy in prisons or migrant centers, Leo celebrated the rite in the cathedral of Rome and washed the feet of 12 priests of the Diocese of Rome.
Bishop Barron, Father Mike Schmitz to Speak at Trump Event Rededicating US to God
Catholic speakers for the May 17 event on the National Mall include Bishop Robert Barron, Father Mike Schmitz and actor Jonathan Roumie. Cardinal Timothy Dolan is set to offer a video address.
Easter Sunday: We Too Are Witnesses to the Resurrection
The Gospel from Matthew features Jesus’ appearance to the women early on Easter morning, while the one from John’s Gospel features the examination of the empty tomb.
Pope Leo XIV: ‘Kneel Down as Brothers and Sisters Alongside the Oppressed’
On Holy Thursday, the Pope urged Catholics to imitate Christ’s service in a world marked by brutality.
Teens Sidestep Parental Notification Through Telehealth Abortion, Study Shows
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.
Quebec Secularism Law Is ‘Anti-Religious Ideology,’ Bishops Tell Canada Supreme Court
The Catholic bishops were among more than 50 intervenors presenting arguments at a landmark Supreme Court of Canada hearing into the constitutionality of Quebec’s 2019 secularism law.
PHOTOS: Holy Thursday Chrism Mass at the Vatican
Chrism Mass includes the blessing of the holy oils that will be used throughout the year in the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, anointing of the sick, and holy orders.
German Cardinal Tells Priests: Communion Services Cannot Replace Sunday Mass
The archbishop of Cologne in Germany used his chrism Mass homily to call priests back to offering the daily Eucharist and warn against replacing Sunday Mass with word services.