VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis has added the feast day of St. Teresa of Kolkata, a “beacon of hope” and an example of ...

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 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 Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated annually on November 21st, commemorates the presentation of the Blessed Virgin as a child by her parents in the Temple in ...

According to one legend, Pope Gelasius wanted to put an end to the debauchery in the late fifth century. He declared Feb. 14 as the feast day of a St. Valentine, who had been martyred about 200 years ...

Visit the homepage for more information. Candlemas Day, or the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, is celebrated each year on the second of February, exactly forty days after Christmas. From about ...

Discover the significance of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, a powerful moment in the life of the Holy Family. Explore the connection to the Pidyon ha-Ben and the light of Christ.

Prayagraj authorities will enforce a No Vehicle Zone in the Mela area and the city from 11 February 2025 for the Maghi Purnima snan at the Mahakumbh. Only essential and emergency vehicles are ...

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has confirmed that the Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine, which encompasses the village ...