Pope Francis's surprise appearance on Sunday at a Mass in St Peter's Square for the Jubilee of the Sick and Healthcare ...

Santa Semana—or Holy Week—in Spain is a big, BIG deal. Started in the 1600’s as a way for the “common folk” to understand and ...

From handbell choirs to Easter cantatas; solemn services to community egg hunts, churches across Hancock County are preparing to welcome in Holy Week with both reverence and celebration.

On Sunday, April 13, the Archdiocese of Newark will join the Universal Church as Catholics and other Christians enter the most sacred week of the year, beginning with Palm Sunday and culminating in ...

Usually, the Pope receives about 100 letters a week. But in recent weeks, he has received several thousand every day.

AP) — Twice a week, Luisa Arguello and her husband spend from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. praying in the perpetual adoration chapel at ...

The broad range of content includes worship, reflections and bespoke programming on BBC Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and ...

One of the highlight customs during this joyous period is the beloved Qaranqasho, held on the night of the mid-Ramadhan, which aims to light up the faces of children, promote social interaction, and ...

An ancient Catholic lay order with members worldwide is leading a campaign to renovate and modernize dozens of schools in the Holy Land ... coexistence for the children of different faiths ...

Settimana Santa (Holy Week) and Pasqua (Easter) is a special time, filled with ancient rituals. Every town in Sicily is worth exploring, but we'll draw your attention to some of the most spectacular ...

This week is called Semana Santa—or Holy Week. The meaning and context of the holiday are purely religious. Seven days before Palm Sunday, Ecuadorians begin the festivities, such as a thematic parade, ...

During the trip home from Gemelli hospital, Francis took a slight detour to the St. Mary Major basilica, where his favorite icon of the Madonna is located and where he always goes to pray after a ...