CEBU CITY, Philippines — How does one make the most of Holy Week, Christianity’s most important period? The Church offers a wealth of sacraments, prayers, and devotions in which Catholics may ...

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Grounded on Sacred Scripture and ancient Christian tradition, Christians including Catholics and Orthodox believe that Jesus Christ gave priests authority to forgive sins. The ...

When we think of the Passion of our Lord or make the Stations of the Cross, one image that should come into our mind’s eye is the Sixth Station — St. Veronica wiping the face of Jesus to comfort him.

Mark Jesus' entry into Jerusalem and begin Holy Week with this contemplative service of Scripture, music, and poetry. The service will be sung by the St Margaret's Choristers and Consort.

Kim and Chuck Zurcher, of St. Columbkille Parish in Papillion, Neb., present Benita Habib, a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish in Omaha, an image of the Holy Face of Jesus Nov. 25, 2019. (Credit: ...

Holy Week is more than a time of prayer. It’s a journey of the heart. For many Christians, this sacred week marks the most meaningful days in the life of Jesus—from His entry into Jerusalem to His ...

Here are the latest news from the Philippines: the changes felt in the usual Holy Week observance of Filipinos this year due to the Middle East crisis; the government’s measures to ease the impact of ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is urging Filipino families to refocus Holy Week on shared prayer and spiritual renewal, rather than treat it mainly as ...