Tag: Holy Week
At Chrism Mass, Cardinal Bo apologizes for leadership failures, honors church...
“I acknowledge that my leadership has often fallen short, and I sincerely apologize for not fully embodying the spirit of servant leadership"
Tokyo prelate urges unity in fractured world during Holy Thursday Mass
“A selfish and intolerant world destroys human relationships, and as these relationships are severed, despair dominates us"
Photos: Devotion through suffering: Filipino penitents in Kalayaan mark Good Friday...
In a public act of repentance and devotion, they beat their backs with wooden whips or bamboo flails, emulating the suffering of Christ
Photos: Philippine town of Paete revives centuries-old ‘Senakulo’ tradition
In towns like Paete, it is a vibrant expression of communal faith, drawing both local audiences and tourists during Holy Week
Pilgrim from the East: A journey of faith and renewal in...
The gravity of this Jubilee moment—when the Church opens wide its arms to welcome all back to God—was almost tangible.
Photos: Philippines’ ‘town of moving saints’ reenact Christ and Mary’s encounter
Known as the “Town of the Moving Saints,” Paete is renowned for its Lenten processions featuring intricately carved wooden saints
Four essentials for mission: Priest journeys to isolated Agats communities for...
Reaching the isolated Catholic outstations of the Diocese of Agats in Papua requires just four things: a fibre motorboat, ample fuel, courage, and a...
Vatican says cardinals to celebrate Holy Week liturgies as Pope Francis’...
It has not yet been decided who will celebrate the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday evening and the Easter Sunday Mass
Beyond tradition: Sacred commitment of Palo Penitentes during Holy Week
Penitentes continue to be a part of Palo’s religious heritage, culture, and traditions, with a legacy that promises to endure for generations
Photos: Holy Week in Japan
This year, close to 100,000 Catholics in the Archdiocese of Tokyo are observing the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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