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Saint Pedro Calungsod a Young Inspiring Catechist who Loved the Lord then Martyred in the Philippines - Saint April 2

Pope Leo XIV on Holy Thursday to Wash Feet of 12 Priests at the Lateran Basilica - Most who were Recently Ordained

Vatican Issues Video on Ethics in Outer Space as NASA's Moon Mission Begins - Archbishop Balestrero Urges Ethical Responsibility

Easter TRIDUUM Explained in 3 Min. - What is the Triduum - Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Vigil - Holiest Days of the Year

Diocese of Albany Reaches $148 Million Settlement for Abuse Survivors and its Bishop Apologizes

Ecumenical Church Group Issues Alert about Dangers Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank are Facing

US Bishops' President Archbishop Coakley Urges Government to End the War and Calls All to Join Pope Leo XIV in Prayer for a Cease-Fire

Federal Court Orders California to Pay Attorneys’ Fees to Thomas More Society who Won Case Against Gender Transition Secrecy

US Bishops' Pro-Life Chair Bishop Thomas Supports Bill to End FDA Approval of Chemical Abortion Pills - USCCB

Holy Thursday (Maundy) Explained in 3 Minutes - You Need to Know! LENT Ends with Last Supper of Jesus in the Bible - VIDEO

LISTEN to a Breathtaking Hymn "O Crux Ave" - "O Hail the Cross our only Hope" Sung in an Empty Church

Pope Leo XIV says "The world needs to “be permeated by the spirit of Christ, and more effectively fulfil its purpose in justice, charity and peace” FULL TEXT Audience

Holy Mass Online - Bible Readings and Video : Holy Week Spy Wednesday April 1 - Eucharist in Your Virtual Catholic Church

Pope Leo XIV Tells World Leaders "that peace...might reign" - "I'm told that President Trump...that he would like to end the war. Hopefully he's looking for an 'off-ramp'" to Journalists at Castel Gandolfo

Did You Know? APRIL is Dedicated to the Eucharist and the Holy Spirit - 2 Short Powerful Prayers to Say this Month!

Dalai Lama Supports Pope Leo XIV in his Urgent Appeal for Peace in the World

US Vice President JD Vance Announces New Book "Communion" on his Conversion to the Catholic Faith

Pope Leo XIV to Carry the Cross for All 14 Stations at the Colosseum on Good Friday

BREAKING Cardinal Pizzaballa on Access Holy Sites - Certain "rights" are "non-negotiable" and Laments Israel's Death Penalty Decision

BREAKING New Vatican Statistics Reveal the Catholic Church is Growing - Over 1.422 Billion Catholics in the World Now!

Pope Leo XIV's Prayer Intention for the Month of April - FULL TEXT + VIDEO

Holy Mass Online - Bible Readings and Video : Holy Week Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - #Eucharist in Your Virtual Catholic Church

26 People Killed in Palm Sunday Attack in Jos, Nigeria - Curfew Imposed by Authorities

BREAKING After Meeting with Pope Leo XIV - Vatican Issues Historic Declaration - Anglican Heritage a "Reality" Within the Catholic Church

BREAKING Pope Leo XIV Appoints Notre Dame University VP Among US Leaders, 2 Archbishops, and Others, to Key Dicastery

Iran's Only Catholic Cardinal Mathieu Pleads for Peace "Never again war" at Prayer Vigil for Peace in Rome

Pope Leo XIV Thanks Religious saying "your unceasing prayer, your service, and the witness of your life...is “the work of God” FULL TEXT

LISTEN to a Beautiful Lent Hymn "O Sacred Head wounded by Crown of piercing thorn" Sung by King's College Choir - with Lyrics

Pope Leo XIV says "I would encourage you to continue listening to the poor, to immigrants, to the least among you..." to Illinois Mayors - his Home State

What is the Chrism Mass? Chrism Mass Explained and Why Priests Renew their Vows on this Day!

Cardinal Pizzaballa, Patriarch of Jerusalem, Announces Agreement with Israeli Police for Access to the Holy Sepulchre Following Outcry