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Pope Leo speaks with President Zelensky, expresses closeness to Ukrainian people (CWN)

Posted on 04/3/2026 00:04 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)

Pope Leo XIV discussed the humanitarian situation in Ukraine during a telephone call this morning with President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Apr. 3 Good Friday of the Lord's Passion, Weekday

Posted on 04/3/2026 00:00 AM (Catholic Culture Liturgical Year)

"It is accomplished; and bowing his head he gave up his spirit."

Churches in Dubai closed until further notice (Khaleej Times)

Posted on 04/2/2026 21:04 PM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)

Heeding a government directive, Catholic, Orthodox, and other Christian churches in Dubai, the largest city in the United Arab Emirates, have closed their doors until further notice. At least one parish will be livestreaming its Masses and other services.

The directive comes amid Iranian strikes on the United Arab Emirates. Hindu and Sikh houses of worship have also been closed.

Islam is the official religion of the Middle Eastern nation of 10.1 million (map); 75% of its residents are Muslim, 13% are Christian (12% Catholic), 6% are Hindu, and 3% are Buddhist.

As Jesus washed our feet, let us serve others, Pope preaches at Holy Thursday evening Mass (CWN)

Posted on 04/2/2026 05:04 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)

Pope Leo XIV celebrated the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper in the Lateran Basilica this evening (video) and reflected on Christ’s act of washing the feet of His apostles.

Apr. 2 Holy Thursday of the Sacred Triduum, Opt. Mem.

Posted on 04/2/2026 00:00 AM (Catholic Culture Liturgical Year)

The last three days of Holy Week are referred to as the Easter or Sacred Triduum (Triduum Sacrum), the three-part drama of Christ's redemption: Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday.

Apr. 1 Wednesday of Holy Week, Weekday

Posted on 04/1/2026 00:00 AM (Catholic Culture Liturgical Year)

Wednesday of Holy Week is traditionally known as Spy Wednesday, to commemorate the treachery of Judas, who made a bargain with the high priest to betray Jesus for 30 silver pieces (Matt 26:14-16; Mark 14:10-11; Luke 22:1-6).

Mar. 31 Tuesday of Holy Week, Weekday

Posted on 03/31/2026 00:00 AM (Catholic Culture Liturgical Year)

This Holy Week Mass brings us the second description of the Christlike Suffering Servant of the Lord. It is almost a portrait of Jesus during Holy Week. These final three Lenten Gospels all describe a dinner with Judas present.

Mar. 30 Monday of Holy Week, Triduum

Posted on 03/30/2026 00:00 AM (Catholic Culture Liturgical Year)

For those following the readings of daily Mass in Lent, the Biblical best has been saved for Holy Week. The book of the prophet Isaiah contains four separate descriptions of a "Suffering Servant"--a shadowy figure called by God to suffer and give his life for the people. Today we read the first description of the Christ-like Suffering Servant. Isaiah shows him as chosen by God and patiently preaching justice to the nations. It is almost a description of the dedicated, patient Jesus. The Responsorial Psalm is the prayer of the Suffering Servant.

Mar. 29 Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, Holy Week

Posted on 03/29/2026 00:00 AM (Catholic Culture Liturgical Year)

From the Gospel at the Procession with the Palms, Year A: The very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and strewed them on the road. The crowds preceding him and those following kept crying out and saying: "Hosanna to the Son of David; blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; hosanna in the highest." And when he entered Jerusalem the whole city was shaken and asked, "Who is this?" And the crowds replied, "This is Jesus the prophet, from Nazareth in Galilee." (Matt 21:7-11)

Mar. 28 Saturday of the Fifth Week of Lent, Weekday

Posted on 03/28/2026 00:00 AM (Catholic Culture Liturgical Year)

The curtain is about to go up on the tumultuous events of Holy Week. This Mass reminds us of the meaning of those events. The plan to kill Jesus is approved and justified. It means the birth of a New Covenant, the New Testament. And in a sense we are there. --The Vatican II Weekday Missal