Daily Catholic News:
In a recent incident, Israeli police prevented a cardinal and a custos from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The two church leaders were making their way to the church privately, without any ceremonial or liturgical manifestations, when they were stopped and forced to turn back.
Pope Leo XIV, during the Palm Sunday Mass and the Angelus that followed, expressed that God does not heed the prayers of those who wage war. The Pope’s prayers were directed towards Christians in the Middle East, victims of war, and migrants who lost their lives at sea near Crete.
In preparation for the upcoming papal visit to Angola, Bishop António Francisco Jaca has urged journalists to deepen their understanding of the Catholic Church. He stressed that credible reporting of the papal events necessitates a thorough knowledge of the Church’s structure, mission, and foundational texts.
A unique audio drama titled ‘The Christ’ is set to retell the life of Jesus during this Holy Week. The podcast, which is the first of its kind, will be released from March 30 to April 2.
Pope Leo XIV’s schedule for the Holy Week and Easter 2026 at the Vatican has been released. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of one of the most active and significant liturgical periods of the year for the Catholic Church and the Vatican.