VATICAN CITY — At his annual chrism Mass on Holy Thursday, Pope Francis said that a good priest is one who is close to his flock and who makes Jesus’ presence felt in people’s lives. “A priest who is ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis warned priests at the Chrism Mass on Thursday about the temptation of “hidden idols” — the poison the devil uses to draw them away from Christ’s presence and love. “There ...

The holy oil blessed at the Chrism Mass is a reminder of the priest's call to be close to the People of God, pouring himself out in service to them, Pope Francis said Thursday. "I would say this: We ...

In a homily addressed to the Catholic priests of the world March 29, Pope Francis urged pastors to be close to their people, calling proximity "the key to mercy" and warning against "the temptation of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Watch live as Pope Francis begins four days of Easter events with ‘Mass of the Chrism’ on Thursday (28 March). On Good Friday, the ...

Traditionally, the Chrism Mass is said on the morning of Holy Thursday, the same day as the commemoration of the Last Supper, given its strong emphasis on the presbyterate. In Rome, the Chrism Mass is ...

Chrism Mass, a ritual where sacramental oils are consecrated by the bishop, is also a meaningful moment for members of the clergy who renew their priestly commitment. The annual ceremony is a reminder ...

Pope Francis told priests at Thursday’s Chrism Mass at the Vatican that “the cross is non-negotiable” when preaching the Gospel. “The preaching of the Good News is mysteriously linked to persecution ...

Thousands of Catholics in a mountainous Vietnamese province who attended the first-ever Chrism Mass to be held in their remote locality say it was a sign of God’s love and has strengthened their faith ...

Priests from across the Archdiocese of San Antonio came out for the Chrism Mass, a special time during Holy Week to bless oils used in sacraments in the coming year. The turnout of priests, in a show ...