Archive for January 6, 2014

Three Wise men ride through St. Peters Square during a parade held after Pope Francis' Mass for the Feast of the Epiphany on Jan. 6, 2014 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Journey of the Magi symbolizes 'destiny' of man, says Pope

In his homily for the feast of the Epiphany, Pope Francis described how our lives are a continuous search to... Read more

Laudis chamber choir. ?w=200&h=150

Malaysian church choir seeks to balance Catholic, local traditions

The “Laudis” chamber choir based in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur is seeking to revive the tradition of sacred music... Read more

Priests during a May 7, 2013 Mass at the Vatican. ?w=200&h=150

By Carl Bunderson

Reported limit on 'monsignor' may be return to older practice

Commenting on Pope Francis allegedly restricting the honorary title of “monsignor” to priests over the age of 65, one historian... Read more

Bishop Richard Pates of Des Moines, chairman of the US bishops' international justice and peace committee.?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Bishop Pates visits Holy Land in hopes of encouraging peace

The US bishops' representative for international justice and peace is traveling to Palestine and Israel to support peace efforts in... Read more

Wedding Rings. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Supreme Court halts 'gay marriage' in Utah pending appeal

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a temporary stay blocking “gay marriage” in Utah until the state can complete its... Read more

Latest news

Archbishop José H. Gomez held a press conference on Dec. 16, 2024, to present Father Juan Gutierrez, who experienced a miracle through the intercession of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Los Angeles priest experienced miracle that paved way for Pier Giorgio Frassati’s canonization

The custos of the Holy Land, Father Francesco Patton, lights the first candle of the Advent wreath at the site of the manger inside the Nativity Grotto on Nov. 30, 2024, during the first vespers of the first Sunday of Advent.

Heads of Christian churches in Holy Land call for end of war in Gaza in Christmas message

A police officer stands guard in front of Abundant Life Christian School on Dec. 16, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin. According to reports, a student and teacher were shot and killed at the school earlier today, and the suspected shooter was found dead at the scene.

UPDATE: At least 3 killed in Wisconsin in shooting at Christian school

A sister kneels before the tabernacle after inviting a group of women donating Christmas gifts to pray in the Missionaries of Charity house in Rome.

Living Advent with hope and charity: lessons from Mother Teresa’s sisters

null

Texas sues New York abortionist for mailing abortion pills

Pope Francis and French President Emmanuel Macron meet in Corsica on Dec. 15, 2024.

In meeting with France’s Macron, Pope Francis shares prayer for having a sense of humor

Pope Francis meets with members of the Filipino community at the Vatican's Consistory Hall on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.

Pope Francis to Filipino community in Spain: The Church ‘is a warm and welcoming home’

The cover image for the podcast “A Christmas Carol: An Audio Advent Calendar,” produced by The Merry Beggars.

‘A Christmas Carol’ audio drama for Advent climbs the podcast charts

Advent wreath St. Catherine's Church in Bethlehem

The beauty and power of the O Antiphons

Pope Francis presides over Mass on Gaudete Sunday on the island of Corsica, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024.

Pope Francis praises faith of Catholics in French Corsica

Liturgical Calendar Show this year
Dec 16
St. Adelaide
Today's readings

TRENDING