Archive for November 24, 2024

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on the feast of Christ the King, Nov. 21, 2021.?w=200&h=150

By Daniel Payne

Christ the King: Pope Pius XI’s hope for ‘lasting peace among the nations’

The feast of Christ the King is a relatively recent addition to the Church’s liturgical calendar but a powerful reminder... Read more

Nave of St. Josaphat Ukranian Catholic Cathedral in Parma, Ohio.?w=200&h=150

By Martin Barillas

Eastern Catholics begin Nativity Fast to empty themselves as did Christ in the Incarnation

Eastern Christians — both Catholic and Orthodox — observe the Nativity Fast, a penitential and preparatory time before the great... Read more

Pope Francis welcomes Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East Mar Awa III to the Vatican on Nov. 9, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By Rody Sher

The Assyrian-Catholic bond: a model of unity despite differences

Mar Awa III of the Assyrian Church of the East called Francis’ decision to include St. Isaac of Nineveh in... Read more

Pope Francis speaks on the solemnity Christ the King in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Nov. 24, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis urges young Catholics to build a world rooted in Christ’s kingship

At the Vatican, Pope Francis celebrates Christ the King Sunday, urging young Catholics to embrace authentic faith and lasting Christian... Read more

A candle of St. Jude.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

UPDATE: Father Carlos Martins’ attorney provides fuller context of church incident

Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church in Joliet, Illinois, said that on Thursday of this week the parish hosted the... Read more