An aerial view shows over 4,000 deacons gathered in St. Peter’s Basilica for the special jubilee Mass, Feb. 23, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA CNA Newsroom, Feb 23, 2025 / 08:40 am (CNA). Prayers filled St. Peter’s Basilica Sunday as Archbishop Rino Fisichella delivered Pope Francis’ prepared homily to over 4,000 permanent deacons gathered for…
“The Thorn” is a live-action theatrical performance depicting Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection that features a cast of more than 40 performers, including aerialists, dancers, actors, and musicians, and combines choreography, music, and state-of-the-art visuals to create an experience that immerses the audience in the story of Jesus. / Credit: The Thorn Denver, Colo., Feb…
A statue of St. John Paul II is seen in front of the entrance to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Feb. 22, 2025, where Pope Francis continues to receive treatment for respiratory issues. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA CNA Newsroom, Feb 23, 2025 / 06:19 am (CNA). As Pope Francis continued his treatment at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital…
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President Donald Trump during signing session of Executive Orders in the Oval Office on Feb. 10, 2025. / Credit: Official White House photo by Daniel Torok Washington D.C., Feb 22, 2025 / 17:39 pm (CNA). U.S. President Donald Trump celebrated an end to what he called “transgender insanity” during his Feb. 22 speech to the…
Our Mass formularies for pre-Lent and Lent go back to at least the time of St. Gregory the Great (+604), and certainly before. What was going on back in the day? Plague and famine had ravaged the population. The invading Lombards threatened Rome itself with sword and fire. Both for Septuagesima and this Sexagesima Sunda…
Pope Francis attends the general audience at the Vatican on Feb. 12, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez / EWTN News CNA Newsroom, Feb 22, 2025 / 14:11 pm (CNA). Pope Francis remains in critical condition and “is not out of danger,” the Holy See Press Office announced Saturday evening in Rome. The 88-year-old pontiff “experienced…
Above: Cristóbal de Villalpando – The Betrothal of the Virgin to Saint Joseph While most articles on fasting and abstinence focus on the requirements, customs, and traditions associated with food and drink, there are also customs in the Tradition of Christian spouses abstaining from the marital act in line with liturgical life. This is known…
