Faith on the streets: Holy Week plays in the Philippines depict passion of Jesus Christ — By: Catholic News Agency

A Senákulo performance in Marinduque, Philippines. / Credit: Brahma C. Foz Manila, Philippines, Apr 18, 2025 / 08:00 am (CNA). Every Holy Week, streets across the Philippines transform into open-air stages for one of the country’s most unique and deeply rooted Catholic traditions: the “Senákulo,” a dramatic reenactment of the passion, death, and resurrection of…

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PHOTOS: Archaeologists uncover early use of site beneath Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem — By: Catholic News Agency

A Greek Orthodox monk pours oil into the lamps in front of the edicule of the Holy Sepulcher, which contains the venerated tomb. The three communities responsible for the Holy Sepulcher are the Greek Orthodox, the Latin Catholic, and the Armenian. Every movement and schedule inside the basilica is governed by the Status Quo. /…

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Washing of feet at Vatican highlights Holy Thursday call to reject world that ‘betrays’ for profit — By: Catholic News Agency

Cardinal Mauro Gambetti performs the washing of feet ritual for laypersons during the Holy Thursday Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City, April 17, 2025. / Vatican Media / Screenshot CNA Newsroom, Apr 17, 2025 / 17:18 pm (CNA). During the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, Cardinal Mauro Gambetti reflected on Jesus’…

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