On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis asks priests to weep over their sins
The pope added that compunction “is not a sense of guilt that makes us discouraged or obsessed with our unworthiness, but a beneficial ‘piercing’ that purifies and heals the heart.”…
ACLU sues Ohio over law banning transgender treatments for minors
“These personal, private medical decisions should remain between families and doctors; they don’t belong to politicians,” Levenson said. “ violates the Ohio Constitution in multiple ways. We will fight in…
5 tips for evangelizing on social media
“Consider it a privilege and a great opportunity to use these new means of communication to bear witness and reach many people,” Medina said, encouraging the faithful to be grateful.…
What is the ‘sacred triduum’? A CNA explainer
No. And people may not be able to attend the Mass of the Lord’s Supper for a variety of reasons: their family needs, work schedule, or health. But it’s a…
Faithful line the streets of Seville, Spain, for Holy Week processions
Most brotherhoods have two floats — one of Christ representing one of the scenes of the Passion and one of the Virgin — although they may have only one, or…
Archdiocese of Baltimore ministers to victims’ families, stranded crew of bridge collapse
Middleton explained that as foreign nationals, the crew may face legal complications if they try to return to land, as U.S. Customs and Border Patrol would have to grant them…
‘Everything is yours!’: Ecuador renews its consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
beacon of light and truth, make us strong in love and hope, to grow in respect for life, to be wise custodians of the common home and to live an…
Holy Wednesday in Jerusalem: Venerating the pillar of Christ’s flagellation
Father Alessandro Coniglio, who presided over the Mass, emphasized to CNA that “the mystery of the blood of Christ is at the heart of Holy Week. In the Old Testament,…
Incidents of violence and persecution against Christians shoot up in India
Categorizing the 161 incidents, Michael listed 71 cases of detainment/arrest by the police, 18 incidents of social ostracization, 72 cases of physical violence, 15 cases of forced “reconversion,” one incident…
Despite Church warnings, tigers and elephants threaten lives in Kerala, India
The Catholic Church in Kerala has been leading the charge in urging the government to take decisive action to protect human lives. “The series of shocking elephant killings has terrorized…
In letter to Holy Land Christians, Pope Francis deplores the war, expresses closeness
“I embrace those most affected by the senseless tragedy of war: the children robbed of their future, those who grieve and are in pain, and all who find themselves prey…
Trump touts ‘God Bless the USA’ King James Bible ahead of Easter
“It’s just very important and very important to me,” Trump said in the announcement. “I want to have a lot of people have it. You have to have it for…