As a lover and consumer of music, this for many years has felt to me like a godsend. I am aware it actively hurts the ...

The Holy Family presents a profound portrait: a man, a woman, and a child, each reflecting distinct and unique virtues. Joseph, the father, stands out for his silence, gentleness, and readiness to ...

“It’s about a relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. What better way to give them that than for them to understand and know who their Father, who the Son, and who the Holy Spirit is — the Triune God ...

Our Holy Father, Pope Francis ... family property that had been lost or sold for debt was returned; everyone was set free to return to their family and their property — it was a great year ...

Pilgrims experience spiritual purification through holy dips, deepening devotion and faith in an atmosphere charged with collective energy. It fosters mental peace, emotional renewal, and a sense ...

(OSV News) — Bishops worldwide celebrated the opening of the 2025 Holy Year Dec. 29 with Masses in their cathedrals and co-cathedrals ... and recover of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go ...

That the Church honors the Holy Innocents along with St. John the Apostle and St. Stephen the first martyr in the first days after Christmas should not surprise us. The correlation between ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Pope Francis inaugurated his Holy Year at Rome’s main prison on Thursday, bringing a message of hope to ...

Composed in 1847 by Adolphe Adam, ‘O Holy Night’ is still adored the world over, 170 years on. A tale of humanity’s redemption, the ‘Cantique de Noël’ is a much-loved favourite in our annual countdown ...

Before you’ve even heard Carrie Underwood’s version of “O Holy Night,” you’d likely assume it to be powerful. Underwood seldom performs a song she can’t make quick work of. The soaring ...

Pope Francis opened the first of five Holy Doors, signifying spiritual portals, on Christmas Eve as part of ancient rituals that launched the Roman Catholic Church’s holy year. In a jubilee ritual ...

The Jubilee begins with a symbolic moment: the Pope opening the Holy Door, which this year took place on Christmas Eve. The tradition, dating back to the 15th century, sees the Pope open the Holy ...