After the death of the pope, the director of the Vatican’s health services — currently Dr. Andrea Arcangeli — examines the ...

Churches across the United States and abroad will celebrate Easter on Sunday, a holy day commemorating the resurrection of ...

The Paschal candle represents Christ ... on Holy Saturday night the priest or deacon carries the candle in procession into the dark church. A new fire, symbolizing our eternal life in Christ ...

Easter Sunday stands as the pinnacle of the Christian liturgical calendar, especially for Catholics, marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It is considered the foundation of the ...

According to the Catholic Encyclopedia ... level facing the congregation, with a Paschal candle nearby. 7. The Novendiale (Nine Days of Mourning) The Church then will observe Novendiale, a ...

Pope Francis ' funeral has been set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Square, and a viewing of his body will begin on ...

The cardinals met Tuesday in the Vatican's synod hall to chart the next steps before a conclave begins to choose Francis' ...

The night before the funeral, the camerlengo will preside over the closing and sealing of the coffin in the presence of other ...

Pope Francis’ funeral has been set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, and a viewing of his body will begin on ...