One of Pope Francis’ most controversial moves was to restrict the use of the ancient Latin Mass; he said he did this to promote unity among the Catholic Church.

Peter McLoughlin has conducted a funeral for a relative in Co Tipperary as the priest was on leave. He “led the prayers alone ...

Cars filled the parking lot Monday morning at Our Lady of the Valley Parish as news spread of the passing of Pope Francis.

The sacred liturgy, especially the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, is such a mystery — one ... its meaning touches every Catholic. It refers to the reverent, intentional way the liturgy is celebrated.

It is for this reason that Jesus states, “Do this in memory of me” following his institution of the Eucharist and the ...

Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti presided over the solemn liturgy of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday in St. Peter’s Basilica, as Pope Francis’ delegate, and Fr. Roberto Pasolini, OFM Cap, the Preacher of ...

Two families of mixed Catholic and Orthodox Christian members are looking forward to celebrating Easter together on the same ...

The Easter weekend Holy Mass schedule is; 8:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s, Wellsboro; 11:30 a.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle, Elkland and 1 p.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Church, ...

Unable to participate in the Palm Sunday Mass, the 88-year-old pontiff, still convalescing after a serious bout of double ...

The funeral Mass will likely be celebrated inside St Peter’s, because of the late winter weather, and there is also the ...

As the liturgy drew to a close and the congregation departed in silence, Cardinal McElroy’s homily left the faithful with ...