But in the Soviet Era, beginning in 1952, Vladivostok was a closed military city, and the only people allowed in and out were ...

On New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, and the first day of 2026, the Catholic Church offers the opportunity to obtain plenary ...

Pope Leo XIV called Catholics to a steadfast openness to other people, warning that peace will not be built through force or ...

Explore the significance of Mary Jan. 1 and its connection to the celebration of Jesus's birth and the veneration of Mary.

Everything that the church celebrates in Mary proclaims the saving identity of her Son. His grace triumphed, but not without ...

Have you ever considered the story told by Our Lady’s garments? Whether you have come across the delightful children’s book ...

Pope Leo XIV kicked off the new year saying Christmas is a reminder of the freedom God offers through his salvation, and of ...

The Very Reverend Father Samuel Ayinbora Atinga, the Cathedral Administrator of the Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish, Bolgatanga, has called on mothers to draw inspiration from the maternal attitude, ...

Q: If the church’s new year begins on the first Sunday of Advent, then why is the secular New Year’s Day (Jan. 1) a holy day ...

THEOTOKOS is an ancient Greek title for Mary, meaning “God-bearer.” Already in 3rd-century Christian writings, the word ...

The Virgin Mary rebukes those that seek “to win trade, territory, zones of influence”, the Pope said as he marked the end of ...

Pope Leo XIV closed the year 2025 condemning what he said were hypocritical and “armed” strategies that go against God’s plan ...