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Corpus Christi
Pope Francis: In the Eucharist, Jesus Offers Himself for the world
On the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. Pope Francis explained that just as Jesus “did not keep his life for himself, but gave it to us,” so too are Christians called to make their lives a gift for others.
Pope Francis Joins in Corpus Christi Celebration in Rome for First Time in Years
Pope Francis gave a solemn blessing with the Blessed Sacrament from the steps of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major on Sunday in the culmination of a Eucharistic procession through the streets of Rome.
Seeing the Eucharist through the Eyes of 10 Saints
Many saints have encouraged Catholics to prayerfully participate in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
Pope Francis: The Eucharist is God’s Response to the Deepest Hunger of the Heart
The Holy Father will offer Mass and lead the traditional Eucharistic procession from St. John Lateran Basilica to St. Mary Major Basilica this Sunday, June 2.
Corpus Christi Sunday 2023: Inspiring Words from the Saints about the Eucharist
Corpus Christi Sunday, also known as the solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, falls this year on Sunday, June 11.
Let Jesus Christ Feed the Hungers of Your Life, Pope Francis Says on Corpus Christi
The pope also prayed for the upcoming World Meeting of Families, and for peace in Myanmar and Ukraine.
Pope Francis Not to Preside at June 16 Corpus Christi Mass, Procession Due to Knee Pain
The 85-year-old pope has made public appearances in a wheelchair since May 5.
Liturgical Celebration Not “a show time”, Nigerian Archbishop Cautions, Urges Restraint
The celebration of liturgy in the Catholic Church is not a “show time”, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has cautioned, and urged restraint on the part of worshipers and members of the Clergy.
Pope Francis on Corpus Christi: ‘We need to enlarge our hearts’
Pope Francis said Sunday that we need to “enlarge our hearts” to truly appreciate the gift of the Eucharist.
Pope Francis' Corpus Christi Sunday 2020 Homily: Full Text
Here is the full text of Pope Francis' Corpus Christi homily, delivered June 14 at the Basilica of St. Peter.
