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Holy Week 2022

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Papal preacher on Good Friday 2022: From Pilate to the internet age, people have turned their backs on Jesus

April 15, 2022 Catholic News Agency 3

Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa preaches at the Good Friday liturgy in St. Peter’s Basilica, April 15, 2022. / Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

Vatican City, Apr 15, 2022 / 12:03 pm (CNA).
From the time of Pontius Pilate to the internet age, people have turned… […]

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Full text: Cardinal Cantalamessa’s homily at the Vatican’s Good Friday 2022 liturgy

April 15, 2022 Catholic News Agency 2

Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa preaches at the Good Friday liturgy in St. Peter’s Basilica, April 15, 2022. / Screenshot from Vatican News YouTube channel.

Vatican City, Apr 15, 2022 / 10:32 am (CNA).
On Good Friday, Pope Francis celebrated the … […]

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Good Friday 2022: Pope Francis says ‘world has chosen the path of Cain’

April 15, 2022 Catholic News Agency 4

Pope Francis is interviewed by Lorena Bianchetti at the Vatican. / Screenshot from A Sua Immagine.

Vatican City, Apr 15, 2022 / 07:20 am (CNA).
Pope Francis said in an interview aired on Good Friday that the world has “chosen the path of Cain.”… […]

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Pope Francis washes prisoners’ feet at Mass on Holy Thursday 2022

April 14, 2022 Catholic News Agency 1

Pope Francis washes the feet of prisoners in Civitavecchia, Italy, April 14, 2022. / Vatican Media.

Rome Newsroom, Apr 14, 2022 / 11:54 am (CNA).
Pope Francis washed the feet of prisoners on Thursday as he celebrated the Mass of the Lord’s Supp… […]

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Here’s how to make a Seven Churches Visitation on Holy Thursday

April 14, 2022 Catholic News Agency 0

Photo illustration. / Shutterstock

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 14, 2022 / 10:22 am (CNA).
The Thursday before Easter, Catholics around the world practice an ancient Lenten tradition — a Holy Thursday devotion — known as the “Seven Churches V… […]

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How the Good Friday Holy Land collection unites Catholics with the places of Christ’s Passion

April 14, 2022 Catholic News Agency 0

Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, prefect of the Vatican Congregation for the Eastern Churches, speaks to EWTN. / Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

Rome Newsroom, Apr 14, 2022 / 09:10 am (CNA).
A special collection will be taken on Good Friday to support Christians i… […]

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Pope Francis at Chrism Mass: The devil tempts priests with ‘hidden idols’

April 14, 2022 Catholic News Agency 1

Pope Francis celebrates the Chrism Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, April 14, 2022. / Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

Vatican City, Apr 14, 2022 / 03:45 am (CNA).
Pope Francis warned priests at the Chrism Mass on Thursday about the temptation of “hidden idols”… […]

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You can follow Holy Week, Easter events on EWTN. Here’s the schedule

April 13, 2022 Catholic News Agency 0

Pope Francis venerates the Cross on Good Friday in St. Peter’s Basilica. / Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 13, 2022 / 14:06 pm (CNA).
Are you planning to stay at home for the Holy Week and Easter Season celebrations? Join some… […]

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Singing this song on Holy Thursday can purify your soul (and save you time in Purgatory)

April 13, 2022 Catholic News Agency 0

Adoration. / Thoom / Shutterstock.

Denver Newsroom, Apr 13, 2022 / 12:39 pm (CNA).
Did you know that it is possible to sing a special song of adoration on Holy Thursday and have your soul purified?It’s true, and the song is “Tantum Ergo.”First,… […]

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Pope Francis will wash feet of 12 prisoners on Holy Thursday 2022

April 13, 2022 Catholic News Agency 5

Pope Francis kisses prisoners’ feet at Rome’s Regina Coeli Prison. March 29, 2018. / Vatican Media.

Vatican City, Apr 13, 2022 / 10:15 am (CNA).
On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis will celebrate Mass at a prison outside of Rome, where he will wash … […]

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