In southern Benin, the Diocese of Abomey is the only one to appoint women as extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion. La Croix International spoke with one of the pioneers of this ministry in a ...

If even two-thirds receive the average in gifts, that’s a windfall of more than €24m in the hands of young children in the ...

For Catholics: As Catholics, we fully participate in the celebration of the Eucharist when we receive Holy Communion. In order to be properly disposed to receive communion, participants should not ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis was resting Wednesday, the start of the solemn Lenten period leading up to Holy Week ...

Holy Communion is a bond to the community for its members who are not able to be present. Holy Communion is a bond to the community, as it is a union with Christ.

On Ash Wednesday, observant Catholics receive a sign of the cross in ashes on their foreheads, a gesture that underscores ...

The recorded message from the 88-year-old Pope was broadcast at 9 p.m. local time and was the first message he has made since ...

BRAINERD — Trinity Lutheran Church, 1420 S. Sixth St., Brainerd, will have services at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, with a ...

Pascal Dagnan-Bouveret (1852–1929), “The Last Supper” (photo: Public Domain) Shaun McAfee Blogs February 24, 2025 The manner of receiving Holy Communion has varied over the centuries ...

Happy birthday to Rosie Warden on March 20; Rita Dixon on March 21; Gary McAllister on March 23; Betsy Gillman on March 25; Rayna Brewer and Benny Lynn on March ...

As with other Christian denominations, one of the most important sacraments within the Church of England (C of E) is consuming consecrated wine and bread for the Holy Communion, aka Eucharist, aka the ...

Pope Francis increased his physical therapy with his condition remaining stable on Wednesday, marking the start of Lent by receiving ashes on his forehead and calling the parish priest in Gaza ...