The current Vatican schedule for 2022 does not list the Pope’s participation in the Vatican’s Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper. In past years, Pope Francis has chosen to visit a local prison to offer the Mass. VATICAN CITY — After two years of pandemic restrictions ...

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Lent is an opportunity to offer a tenth of our year, in a special way, to the Lord MOST PEOPLE ARE FAMILIAR  with the idea of “tithing,” offering to God a tenth of one’s income. It is a biblical concept, rooted in the Book of Genesis, when Abraham gave to Melchizedek, ki...

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Usually there are no special liturgies on this day, but in the narrative of Holy Week Jesus visits his friends at Bethany and Mary anoints him with precious oil, preparing him for his burial. Homily by Supreme Chaplain Bishop William E. Lori On Monday of Holy Week, Father McGivney ...

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