It is blessed each year on Christmas eve or Christmas day ... After a time of silence, all join in prayers of intercession and in the Lord's Prayer. Then the leader invites: Pray now for God's ...

Ringing the handheld Sanctus bells during the consecration and elevation of the Host and chalice at Mass is a familiar sound ...

The campaign, which begins on Feb. 8, the feast day of St. Josephine Bakhita, is designated for prayer and awareness of human ...

In an inventive mash-up of Catholic Schools Week and the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope declared by Pope Francis, Our Lady of ...

The Sisters of Mercy who staff the Bishops’ Office for U.S. Visitors to the Vatican greet visitors and hand out tickets to ...

Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. This holiday celebration is a full mix of culture, religious beliefs, and superstitions. There are many contrasts in Cyprus during the ...

Leonard Timothy Pulkrabek, 90, passed away under the care of hospice at his residence Nov. 14, surrounded by his “mother hens.” Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. with a prayer service ...

"Uphold the truth and ensure that justice prevails.” This was the appeal of some Catholic bishops who form the organization of Caritas Philippines after more than two-thirds of members of the House of ...

Trump's supporters touted his victory over Harris as a triumph for a nation moving to the right, while opponents expressed fears his return to the White House opens a dark and uncertain period for ...

“The Christmas Eve carol service at Westminster Abbey is one of the most warming events in the festive calendar … The singing is a constant delight.” The Daily Telegraph This concert takes place ...

But he was killed when suspected 35-year-old gunman Rickard Andersson, named in Swedish media, slaughtered 10 students at Risbergska School in Örebro before turning the gun on himself, police believe.

No matter what our fear may be, God is still stronger and more powerful than any circumstance. Choose to give all your fear over to God today. Fear is something I am no stranger to. Due to struggling ...