All over the world, Christ is again being crucified in the bodies of human rights lawyers and journalists who stand up for justice in the face of criminality, whether from gangs or governments.

His appearance today was unannounced but not unexpected as Swiss Guards were posted around the square, a sign that the pope would be present at some point.

A Homily for Palm Sunday, by Father Terrance Klein

I'm hoping that a softer approach to these 40 days will help prepare me for the more difficult ones I know are coming.

Lesson one: I had to buy more stamps.

A Reflection for Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent, by Ashley McKinless