Here’s Where Ash Wednesday Ashes Come From
On Ash Wednesday, Catholics across the world are marked with ashes in the sign of the cross on their foreheads,…
Tag: Palm Sunday
Pope Francis Greets Pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday
In a moving return to St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis greeted thousands of pilgrims on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025,…
On Palm Sunday, Christians Called to “Hope Against All Hope” Amid Trials
Palm Sunday in Jerusalem was marked not only by the waving of palm branches and joyous hymns, but by a…
Palm Sunday and the Triumph of Humility and Hope
On Palm Sunday, we begin the holiest week of the Christian year, a week that brings us face-to-face with the…
Pope Francis’ Health and Holy Week: Vatican Releases Schedule, But Uncertainty Remains
As Holy Week approaches, the Vatican has released the official schedule of liturgical celebrations. However, it remains unclear whether Pope…