Pope Leo XIV will celebrate the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper at the Basilica of St. John Lateran on April 2, restoring a long-standing Roman tradition that Pope Francis set aside throughout ...

Pope Leo XIV celebrated a chrism Mass at the Vatican on April 2, his first as pope after being elected as supreme pontiff in May 2025. The Mass included the traditional blessing of the holy oils that ...

John Paul delivered his homily in a clear and strong voice, but he left it to two cardinals to wash the feet of 12 priests -- a ritual in the Holy Thursday Mass that is a symbol of humility and ...

Pope Leo XIV will wash the feet of 12 priests on Holy Thursday during the "In Coena Domini" -- the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper -- on April 2 at the Basilica of St. John Lateran. "Eleven of ...

On Maundy Thursday, April 2, the church will honor Jesus’ last supper with his disciples beginning at 5 p.m., and on Good Friday, April 3, will commemorate Jesus’ crucifixion and death. Easter Sunday, ...

Churches across Jefferson City are busily preparing for Holy Week. Pancake breakfasts, a donkey parade and sunrise services are among the planned events. Most denominations begin celebrating March 29 ...