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April 6, 2020

Shroud of Turin to be displayed on livestream for Holy Saturday

Archbishop Cesare Nosiglia of Turin, papal custodian of the Shroud of Turin, stands in front of the shroud during a preview for journalists in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Turin, Italy, April 18. A public exposition of the shroud, believed by many to be the burial cloth of Jesus, runs from April 19 through June 24, 2015.

VATICAN CITY -- With people forced to stay home, even during Holy Week, because of the coronavirus pandemic, the archbishop of Turin has announced a special online exposition of the Shroud of Turin, which many believe is the burial cloth of Jesus.

Published in International
April 16, 2017

Pope's homily: Full text from Easter Vigil

Pope Francis carries a candle as he arrives to celebrate the Easter Vigil in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican April 15.

Pope Francis delivered the homily at the Easter Vigil Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on the evening of Holy Saturday, 2017. Below are the full text of his prepared remarks in their official English translation.

Published in Reflections
April 14, 2017

Roman Missal calls Easter Vigil 'mother of all vigils' for a reason

Father Todd Carpenter and Deacon Angel Rivera bless the congregation with holy water during the Easter Vigil in 2016 at St. Paul Church in Wilmington, Del. The Roman Missal, which spells out specifics of how the vigil is to be celebrated, describes it as the "mother of all vigils."

WASHINGTON – The Catholic Church pulls out all the stops for the Easter Vigil, the Mass celebrated on Holy Saturday.

Published in Faith