On Holy Thursday, April 2, 2026, presided over the Mass of the Lord's Supper in the Basilica of St. John Lateran. Read the full text of the Holy Father's homily here. ...read more

On Holy Thursday, April 2, 2026, Pope Leo XIV presided over the annual Chrism Mass at St. Peter's Basilica. This special Mass, celebrated in cathedrals around the world, is an occasion for each bishop to consecrate the holy oils which will be used throughout that year in his diocese and for priests to renew their vows. ...read more

Ecumenical dialogues have noted how baptism and footwashing are distinct but related: while only baptism is a sacrament of salvation, they both use water, and more deeply they are both means by which God empowers the faithful for service and mission in the world. ...read more

Cardinal Calcagno read Pope Francis' homily at the Chrism Mass in St. Peter's Basilica. You can read the full text here. ...read more

“When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will realize that I AM” (John 8:28). This is the word that Jesus pronounced at the end of a heated dispute with his opponents. ...read more

“The eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him” (Luke 4:20). This passage of the Gospel is striking. It always makes us imagine that moment of silence when every eye was on Jesus, in a mixture of wonder and hesitance. ...read more