The restoration of the stairs, believed to have been climbed by Jesus when he appeared before Pilate, was the final phase of a 20-year effort to restore the 16th-century sanctuary.
Restoration of the Holy Stairs completed
Vatican imposes 10-year suspension on Legionaries priest for abuse
The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has banned a Legionaries of Christ priest from publicly exercising his priestly ministry for 10 years after he was convicted in Chile of sexually abusing a young girl.
Sunday Scripture readings: April 14, 2019
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
First reading: Is 50:4-7
Second reading: Phil 2:6-11
Gospel: Lk 22:14 – 23:56
Catholic leaders condemn bulldozing of crosses at site of executions
Catholic and Orthodox leaders condemned the bulldozing of memorial crosses at a site of communist-era mass executions.
Singer-songwriter trades in secular success to share his faith in music
Though he had built a successful career as a pop/reggae artist, Zander is now trading in the ways of the world to share Jesus’ message through his music.
Ohio governor signs fetal heartbeat law, setting stage for legal challenges
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill that would make it illegal to carry out an abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected.
‘Instant Family,’ ‘Faith Under Fire’ among Christopher Award winners
The theatrical features “Instant Family” and “Paul, Apostle of Christ” were named winners of Christopher Awards in the award program’s 70th anniversary.
At retreat for South Sudan leaders, pope literally begs for peace
At the end of a highly unusual spiritual retreat for the political leaders of warring factions, Pope Francis knelt at the feet of the leaders of South Sudan, begging them to give peace a chance and to be worthy “fathers of the nation.”