Throughout the Christmas season, religious communities around the world celebrate traditions that draw them closer to the mystery of the Incarnation. Through rituals and cultural celebrations ...

On Christmas Eve, melodious Christmas carols echoed through an old church in Shanghai. It has a history of over a hundred ...

There is but one week to go and soon the King's birthday shall arrive. These decorations may be little colored balls, ribbons or berries. Printed with permission from Catholic Tradition.

Once Christmas Day and Twixmas passes, attention often turns to tidying the house and packing up the tree, including decorations such as wreaths, lights and garlands. But when should you take your ...

The New Year's holiday has not been kind to the American soldier. On Dec. 31, 1775, an American attack on Quebec was repulsed with heavy losses, including the death of the U.S. commander.

The days and weeks following Christmas are meant for much more than turkey leftovers. Throughout the ages churches have designated particular days to remember important Christian stories – and to ...

Adam, as we discovered in the previous column, was appointed by God to be high priest of humanity. He was called by God the Father to minister and offer sacrifice in the temple of creation by ...

Among the traditional religious activities that can earn one an indulgence — such as pilgrimage to holy sites, acts of ...

After the high point of Christmas, when the lights and decorations come down, Bishop Michael Izen said there is a long list ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Luce, the anime-inspired official mascot for the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee, whose name means “light” in Italian, has been getting a lot of attention on social media. Some ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Attorneys-general offices from Australia’s states and territories will meet next week to consider urgent legislative reforms after ...