Daily Readings
- Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion April 18, 2025Reading I Isaiah 52:13—53:12 See, my servant shall prosper, he shall be raised high and greatly exalted. Even as many were amazed at him-- so marred was his look beyond human semblance and his appearance beyond that of the sons of man-- so shall he startle many nations, because of him […]USCCB
- Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion April 18, 2025
Vatican News
- France hosts talks on EU-US Ukraine peace plan April 17, 2025France is hosting talks with allies to discuss a path to peace in Ukraine ahead of Easter. The talks come after overnight Russian attacks on several Ukrainian cities reportedly left three people dead and 28 injured. French President Emmanuel Macron has already met Ukrainian and U.S. representatives in Paris. Read all
- Mass of the Lord's Supper: May we, like Jesus, be Eucharistic people April 17, 2025During the Mass in Coena Domini, Cardinal Gambetti reflects on Jesus' humble act of washing His disciples' feet, calling the Church to become a Eucharistic people who serve with love and share in His closeness. Read all
- Pope Francis visits prison inmates on Holy Thursday April 17, 2025Pope Francis visits Rome’s Regina Coeli prison on the afternoon of Thursday, marking a return to the historic penitentiary where he celebrated the Holy Thursday liturgy in 2018. Read all
- France hosts talks on EU-US Ukraine peace plan April 17, 2025