“Joseph shows us that presence and guardianship are inseparable dimensions,” the pope said.
Feast Day
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV has added the feast day of St. John Henry Newman, who is “a radiant light for the Church on pilgrimage through history,” to …
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According to the Church’s liturgical calendar, the feast held on Feb. 2 each year is in honor of the Presentation of the Lord.
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On Guadalupe feast day, pope prays leaders shun lies, hatred, division, disrespect for life
by Carol Glatzby Carol Glatz“Holy Virgin, may we, like you, keep the Gospel in our hearts,” said Pope Leo XIV.
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Editor’s note: The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception on Dec. 8, 2025 is a holy day of obligation — remember to get to Mass! (OSV News) — During an adult …
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What does World War I have to do with the solemnity of Christ the King, which marks a century this year?
by D.D. Emmonsby D.D. EmmonsWhen Pius XI became pope, much of the world was in shambles. While the bloodletting of World War I had ended, widespread peace and tranquility were not evident.
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As feast days go, this Sunday is one of the more unusual ones on the church calendar: the Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome.
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From the wearing of green in honor of Ireland’s patron to St. Joseph altars laden with bread and gratitude, next week’s festivities remind us of two great saints from whom …
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FRONT ROYAL, Va. (OSV News) — It was the feast of Christ the King — Sunday, Nov. 24 — and excited yet hushed murmurs of expectation rippled through the worshippers …
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Marking 1,700 years, Rome’s cathedral and first public church testify to Christianity’s perseverance
(OSV News) — Situated on the outskirts of ancient Rome along the still-visible Aurelian Walls is the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, the cathedral of Rome. The site of the …
