Pope Francis has made greater unity with the Orthodox a priority of his pontificate; he has especially expressed his desire ...

Last year and this year, the two holidays share a common denominator. Both Christians and Jews are praying for peace and an ...

Pope Francis has visited Rome’s main prison and kept an Easter season appointment to spend Holy Thursday among the least ...

In Christian tradition, Good Friday is a day of sorrow, fasting and repentance. As with every Friday during Lent, Catholics typically fast by abstaining from meat on Good Friday. However, individuals ...

Good Friday is on April 18, 2025. It marks the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ and is celebrated by Christians across ...

The Vatican on Thursday opened the most solemn period of Holy Week with a recovering Pope Francis largely on the sidelines, ...

Silver vessels containing sacramental oils are displayed during the chrism Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican April 17, ...