or Holy Communion, often filled with music, prayer, and celebration. Beyond the church, families come together to share festive meals, exchange greetings, and take part in fun activities like ...

I met Pope Francis on the morning of January 9th. A private conversation, without witnesses, which I interrupted after twenty ...

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Pope Francis, 88, died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, and Massachusetts residents met this death with mixed emotions.

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Holy water sprinkler Ritual, or card with prayers Crucifix Purificator One should check with the priest as to what is needed; in some cases (e.g., Communion in a hospital), the requirements differ.

When it comes to the holy Eucharist ... Missal on the first Sunday of Advent, let us take this opportunity to reflect on the manner in which we receive our Lord in holy Communion.

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Motorists going on a long holiday experienced heavy traffic at the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) amid the exodus to the provinces this Holy Week. According to Raffy Tima’s report in “24 Oras” on ...

VATICAN CITY — A convalescing Pope Francis greeted the crowd in St. Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, wishing more than 20,000 faithful a “Happy Palm Sunday, Happy Holy Week,” in yet another ...