Top church leaders in the Holy Land have condemned intensifying Israeli settler violence on the only entirely Christian ...

ROME — Pope Leo XIV doubled down on Friday on his appeal for unity in the polarized Catholic Church , urging priests to act in communion with their superiors and be models of reconciliation in a world ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is investigating reports of “massive” campaign activities conducted on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday despite a prohibition. Comelec Chair ...

More than a hundred Miami Catholics walked the streets of Little River Friday afternoon for a longstanding Good Friday ritual: The procession of the cross to honor the biblical story of Jesus ...

Christians across the world are marking Holy Week with processions and reenactments of Jesus Christ's crucifixion.

Here's what to know about Good Friday. What is the significance of Good Friday? And when is it? Good Friday, the second-to-last day of Holy Week, falls on Friday, April 18.

On Bantayan Island in northern Cebu, residents have enjoyed a rare privilege since the 1800s: they are allowed to eat meat during Holy Week.

Lenten delicacy Molabola is a rice-based dish traditionally prepared on Good Friday during Holy Week as a meatless meal. It features soft, chewy rice balls cooked in coconut milk, sugar, and ginger.

La Sagrada Familia Parish in Cleveland is continuing its tradition of creating alfombras de Semana Santa, symbolizing faith and sacrifice during Holy Week.

Discover the meaning and purpose of Holy Week, a week of reflection on Jesus' life leading up to his ultimate sacrifice and resurrection.

But it also seemed plausible, given Francis’ emphasis on ministering to prisoners, particularly during the 2025 Holy Year which both opened and will close with special papal events for inmates.