What does the Ash Cross on the forehead mean this Wednesday? The symbolism and meaning for Holy Week and Lent
The article explains the significance of Ash Wednesday in Mexico, marking the beginning of Lent, and the tradition of receiving the ash cross on the forehead as a symbol of repentance.
León XIV will celebrate his first Holy Week without a tradition from Pope Francis
Pope León XIV's first Holy Week will feature the traditional Stations of the Cross at Rome's Colosseum and return the Holy Thursday Mass to the historic Basilica of St. John Lateran, marking a departure from Pope Francis's tradition of holding it in a prison or migrant center.
Cyprus: 45-year-old dove for the Cross in Limassol, caught it, took it and left!
A 45-year-old man in Cyprus dove into the water to retrieve a holy Cross during the Epiphany ceremony, but later discarded it in a field when he learned police were searching for him.
Final pilgrims cross Holy Door as Vatican claims Jubilee success
The Vatican reports a successful Jubilee as the last pilgrims cross the Holy Door, marking the end of a significant religious event.
Blessing of the Waters in Heraklion: They caught but... broke the Holy Cross
During the Blessing of the Waters ceremony in Heraklion, participants accidentally broke the Holy Cross while retrieving it from the water.
Epiphany: The sanctification of waters and the diving of the Holy Cross in Piraeus with brilliance
The Epiphany service concluded at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Piraeus, followed by the sanctification of waters and the diving ceremony of the Holy Cross attended by notable officials, including the President of the Republic and the Minister of Shipping.
Antiques Road Trip's Angus Ashworth shares 'holy grail' military medals worth up to £80k
Angus Ashworth from Antiques Road Trip reveals he is on the lookout for rare military medals, like the Victoria Cross and Napoleonic War medals, which could be valued at as much as £80,000.