Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday closed the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, bringing the ordinary holy year to an end — a time of ...

In practical terms, Father de Blignières proposes the creation of a new Church structure — such as a personal apostolic ...

Prior to the concluding rites, Ambassador Millicent Cruz Paredes delivered her message to the Filipino community, where she underscored Christmas as a season of faith, gratitude, and reflection that ...

Just a few weeks remain until the closing of the holy year, which was inaugurated by Pope Francis on Dec. 24, 2024. On Jan. 6, 2026, Pope Leo XIV will be the one to close the enormous bronze door of ...

The most senior Catholic cleric in the Holy Land urged Palestinians “not just to survive” but to “rebuild life” in Gaza as he led Christmas Mass there on Sunday, against the backdrop of apocalyptic ...

(RNS) — 'The important thing,' said a Dominican friar, 'is to let your heart be engaged and let God love you sacramentally.' (RNS) — If you’re one of 60% of Catholics who go to church rarely — or ...

Bowling dates back to ancient Egypt, and author Washington Irving even mentions it in his classic story “Rip Van Winkle.” Bowling lanes were installed in the White House in 1948 as a gift to President ...

At this time in the year when we hear the hymn People, Look East, I suggest that we look to the East for thoughtful and spiritually impactful reads for now and into the new year. First, I have to ...

Wicked: For Good has been playing in theaters for nearly six weeks now. While the sequel received a mixed critical reception, reflected in a 67% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, audiences embraced ...