Liturgy

“Are we willing to be the one who turns back, the one who gives thanks, and in doing so draws near to Christ and to each other?”

“Let us be inspired by the witness of the saints who served Christ in the most needy and followed him on the path of humility and self-denial.”

Poverty is a challenge not only for those who believe in God, he said, urging “heads of state and the leaders of nations to listen to the cry of the …

In many ways, the church is always a “construction site” where God is constantly shaping its members who must dig deep, but work patiently, Pope Leo XIV said.

During his pontificate, Pope Benedict XVI said that there was one prayer that he wished all Catholics would learn to use. Can you guess what it is?

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — From the solemn proclamation of St. John Henry Newman as a doctor of the church to the Jan. 6 closing of the Holy Door of St. …

Most notably, the pope will preside over Mass Oct. 19, World Mission Sunday, for the canonization of seven men and women from five countries.

While Pope Francis’ liturgical legacy may have flown under the radar for many, several experts told OSV News his 12-year papacy made a definite impact.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican released a partial schedule of Pope Francis’ liturgical celebrations in March and early April, including a group Lenten retreat for the pope and top …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Catholic Church cannot be credible in its mission of proclaiming Christ unless it acknowledges its mistakes and bends down “to heal the wounds we have …