12 Even when this day was known as the Purification of Mary, the focus of the Mass texts had been christological and remains so. A previous mention of Mary in the post communion prayer was dropped.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis has added the feast day of St. Teresa of Kolkata, a “beacon of hope” and an example of loving service to the poorest of the poor, to the General Roman Calendar so ...

According to one legend, Pope Gelasius wanted to put an end to the debauchery in the late fifth century. He declared Feb. 14 ...

The campaign, which begins Feb. 8, the feast day of St. Josephine Bakhita, a former slave of Sudanese descent and patron saint of victims of human trafficking, is designated for prayer and ...

The leader of the USCCB has commended the move to extend to the universal Catholic Church the feast of a beloved saint and "contemporary witness" of faith.

The countdown to the Orthodox Easter is set to begin on March 3, when Greece celebrates “Kathara Deftera,” Greek for “Clean ...

Márcia da Ponte was named president of the Great Feast of the Holy Ghost of N.E., becoming the first woman to lead the feast ...

In this view, the fountain at the Annunciation scene of the apocryphal writings of St. James has a profound meaning. It can be a sign of Christ’s Incarnation in Mary’s womb.1 To this day, the Greek ...

Thousands of Orthodox Christians marked the feast day of Epiphany on Sunday with a traditional dip into icy water. TikTok no longer accessible in US Taylor Swift shows support for Travis Kelce at ...

The event at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church will feature Greek music, dancing, food and self-guided tours of the church ...

Carinal Mauro Gambetti speaks to those gathered in St. Peter's Square for the blessing of animals on the feast day of St. Anthony the Abbot on Jan. 17, 2025. Credit: EWTN News Following the ...

ALMONACID DEL MARQUESADO, Spain (AP) — Every year in early February, local residents in the Spanish village of Almonacid del Marquesado celebrate the feast day of the Virgen of Candelaria ...