The Jubilee Year 2025 under the theme “Pilgrims of Hope” officially began with Pope Francis opening the ... occasions beyond the traditional Easter Vigil. The Feast of the Baptism of the ...

Pope Francis indicated that the Catholic Church was willing to accept a common date for celebrating Easter in the West and ...

During the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday night the priest or deacon carries the candle in procession into the dark church. A new fire, symbolizing our eternal life in Christ, is kindled which ...

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

In a profound reflection delivered during Sunday’s Angelus prayer, Pope Francis emphasized how Jesus Christ reveals the ultimate criterion by which all history is judged: love. “Whoever loves ...

ROME — Pope Francis on Sunday called for a common date for Easter among Christian churches in the spirit of promoting unity. “It is a happy coincidence that Easter in this ecumenical Jubilee ...

"If people like Easter eggs, this show is going to be an Easter egg hunt," said showrunner Clyde Phillips. By Josh Wigler Contributor Spoilers ahead through season one, episode eight (“And in ...

The father of a Thai farmhand who was held hostage in Gaza for 15 months could barely get the words out at hearing the news of his son’s release. By Hannah Beech and Muktita Suhartono Vilas ...

At nearly 60 years old, Sister Simona Brambilla, former Superior General of the Missionaries of Consolation, an Italian women’s religious congregation, was appointed by Pope Francis as prefect ...

PUEBLO, Colo. – Colorado State University Pueblo has announced a five-year contract extension for head football coach Philip Vigil to continue to lead the ThunderWolves football program through ...