German bishops will have to seek Vatican approval for future decisions regarding their “Synodal Way.”

Pope Francis on Saturday evening presided over the Easter Vigil Mass at Saint Peter’s Basilica, reflecting on the

In an apparent last-minute decision, Pope Francis skipped the Way of the Cross ceremony held at Rome’s Colosseum

How to receive a plenary indulgence on Easter

During the Good Friday liturgy at the Vatican, presided over by Pope Francis, the papal preacher reflected on the triumph of the cross, noting that it is an event that changed the universal perception of God's omnipotence, revealing his humility.

For the first time in his 11-year pontificate, Pope Francis has written his own spiritual meditations for Friday’s

If Cardinal Mario Grech held nearly any office other than the one he does, his recent comments in

Pope Francis on Thursday washed the feet of 12 prisoners at a prison facility in Rome, with the pontiff continuing a regular tradition of holding the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at local penitentiaries.

The Altar of Repose is commonplace in the minds of the faithful who attend the Holy Triduum liturgies

On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis presided over a chrism Mass at which more than 1,880 priests, bishops, and

Join us for the Holy Mass in “Coena Domini” presided over by Pope Francis at the Rebibbia’s women’s prison.

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LIVE on Thursday of the Holy Week | Join us for the Chrism Mass led by Pope Francis from St. Peter’s Basilica.

Pope Francis on Wednesday used the example of two men — one Palestinian, one Israeli, both of whom

Pope Francis on Wednesday issued a letter to the Christians of the Holy Land in preparation for Good Friday, expressing

Pope Francis for the first time in his 11-year pontificate will pen his own spiritual meditations for Friday’s

In Vatican City, on the Fifth Sunday of Lent, an extraordinary liturgy takes place at St. Peter’s Basilica:

Pope Francis will travel by motorboat along Venice’s canals and offer Mass in St. Mark’s Square during his

Pope Francis gave thanks on Monday for the many young Nigerians who have answered God’s call to the

Pope Francis published a message for young people on Monday urging them to realize that Christ is alive

Pope Francis on Saturday spoke on the important role public broadcasting plays in the transmission of information, serving

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