Adrian Pallarols, who worked with the late pontiff for 30 years after meeting in their native Buenos Aires, Argentina, recalled designing the special Communion chalice used by Pope Francis when he ...

It is believed there is no sharp line of division between bodily and spiritual illnesses, and this sacrament confers not only bodily healing but forgiveness of sins, thus serving as a preparation for ...

On Holy Wednesday the faithful receive communion Mary Magdalene,- the repentant sinner- anoints Jesus’ feet with perfumed oil. Credit: Ilyas Basim Khuri Bazzi Rahib (cropped) from a 1684 Arabic ...

Judas makes his choice today. Tissot’s painting of the Last Supper, one of four in his career, shows the moment of Jesus Christ distributing Holy Communion to the Twelve Apostles. The focus is ...

This Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. It's called Passion Sunday or Palm Sunday and it commemorates Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. It's the beginning of the holiest week on the Christian ...

Munther Isaac, a Palestinian pastor from Bethlehem, challenges Western churches’ response to the war in Gaza. He spoke to Tim Wyatt ...

Four Catholic families prepare to celebrate their children's First Holy Communion, one of the biggest days of their lives so far. It's a sacred ceremony but also a time to celebrate. Show more ...