O Cup of blessing, have mercy on us. O Mystery of faith, have mercy on us. O Most high and venerable Sacrament, have mercy on us. O Most holy of all sacrifices, have mercy on us. O True ...

1285 Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the "sacraments of Christian initiation," whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful ...

In his final will, Francis said he wanted to be buried at St. Mary Major Basilica, which is home to the Salus Populi Romani ...

Hundreds gather outside Blessed Sacrament Church in Springfield for the reenactment of the stations of the cross procession ...

This is not because priests desire to facilitate or overlook abuse, but because of the nature of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. In this sacrament, the priest is acting “in persona Christi ...

In changes made by Pope Francis last year, his body was not placed in three wooden coffins, as it had been for previous popes ...

Families gathered outside Blessed Sacrament church for the reenactment of the Stations of the Cross procession. This was a moving and emotional experience for many. The faithful gathered to ...

An overwhelming majority of primary school teachers believe families or parishes should be responsible for preparing children for the sacraments of communion and confirmation. A survey of teachers ...

Pope Francis visited 10 countries during his five apostolic trips to Africa, and was "a profound source of inspiration" to ...

Nations and cities from Cairo to Cape Town also wonder whether one of their own will stay in Rome as the next pope ...

Faith formation includes developing a child’s understanding of and with the Catholic faith and includes preparation for the sacraments as well as the Catholic ethos permeating the whole school day.