Archive for November 3, 2024

Christ the King at St Etheldreda’s, London.?w=200&h=150

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

U.S. bishops announce Christ the King novena, urge prayers for ‘freedom of the Church’

The U.S. bishops have asked the faithful to join in a nine-day prayer to Christ the King “for the freedom... Read more

Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune poses alongside many of the priests of the Diocese of Charleston at a recent ordination. The diocese has seen a recent surge in vocations.?w=200&h=150

By Diego López Marina

Vocations shortage? Pray for vocations during National Vocations Awareness Week

The event, which will take place Nov. 3–9, is dedicated to promoting vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life... Read more

The Vatican on Oct. 28, 2024, unveiled the official mascot for the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year: “Luce,” which is Italian for “light.”?w=200&h=150

By Tyler Arnold

Vatican’s anime-style mascot Luce goes viral on internet with Catholic memes, fan art

The Vatican introduced an anime-style mascot named Luce to represent Catholic pilgrims in the 2025 Jubilee year on Monday, Oct.... Read more

At the Angelus on Nov. 3, 2024, Pope Francis asked for prayers for Valencia, a region in southeast Spain that was hit by devastating flash flooding in late October.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis: The heart of our faith is love

Every Sunday, Pope Francis appears at a window overlooking St. Peter’s Square to give a brief spiritual reflection before leading... Read more