The United Kingdom observed the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing and the subsequent ascension of King Charles III with ceremonial gun salutes and tolling bells. King Charles remembered his mother as a symbol of stability during her remarkable 70-year reign and
Pope Francis led the first of two major Holy Thursday ceremonies, presiding at Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica as he continues his stamina-testing Holy Week appointments days after battling bronchitis in the hospital. The pope’s voice sounded strong during the basilica Mass