On Good Friday, we encounter not only the suffering of Jesus, but also the lives of those who stood near the Cross. Three men—very different in background and circumstance—met Jesus in His final hours. Each encounter became a moment of grace, repentance, and transformation. Saint Dismas — The Good Thief …

By Jacob Stein Vatican City, Mar 1, 2024 / 12:37 pm The Holy Lance, also known as the Lance of Longinus, holds a significant place in Christian tradition as the weapon believed to have pierced the side of Jesus during his crucifixion. Tradition holds that the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Basilica has …