Dec 28, 2024 · Pope Francis called on Catholics to become “pilgrims of hope” in a BBC podcast, emphasizing that “hope and kindness touch the very heart of the Gospel.”

Dec 1, 2024 · The liturgical calendar has a three-year cycle, repeating every three years, which determines the biblical readings for Sunday Masses.

2 days ago · The 2025 Jubilee officially opened on December 24, 2024, with the rite of Opening of the Holy Door of the Papal Basilica of St. Peter by Pope Francis in the Vatican, and runs to …

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Vatican City, Aug 2, 2024 / 06:00 am The Dicastery for Evangelization issued a note on Thursday reaffirming that the Holy Doors of the 2025 Jubilee of Hope in Rome will be located at the four ...

May 9, 2024 · Pope Francis addresses the crowd at the proclamation of the papal bull “Spes Non Confudit,” meaning “Hope Does Not Disappoint,” at the Vatican on Thursday, May 9, 2024. | …

Jan 7, 2024 · The feast of the Epiphany is even older than the feast of Christmas and enjoys its own season, which goes all the way until Feb. 2.

Oct 26, 2024 · The text also addresses accountability measures, calling for enhanced financial transparency, and protocols for abuse prevention.

Nov 5, 2024 · “Since it checks practically every woke box, I’m sure it will win a boatload of awards, but my advice is to run away from it as fast as you can.” The priesthood, including the papacy, …

Oct 18, 2024 · Major items on the agenda for the plenary assembly include reports on the U.S. bishops’ efforts concerning the National Eucharistic Revival.