On April 2, 2025, thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square to mark the twentieth anniversary of the passing of Pope St. John Paul II. Archbishop Tadeusz Wojda, President of the Polish Bishops’ Conference, reflected on the life and death of John Paul II, stating that...
While Valentine’s Day has become associated with chocolates, flowers, and romance, we know that the holiday has its roots as the feast day of St. Valentine. However, there is some confusion as to the saint’s true identity–there are at least two accounts of Valentine...
Feast of Saint Nicholas The Feast of Saint Nicholas is observed on December 6. It is the feast day of the 4th-century bishop Nicholas of Myra, who has a reputation as a bringer of gifts. Nicholas is most well-known in the West. His connection to the American character...
Carlo Acutis is the first millennial to be canonized as a saint. He will be canonized on Sunday, April 27 at 10:30 am local time in St. Peter’s Square. Carlo had a great devotion to the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist and was convinced that the evidence of...
As we prepare to celebrate Veterans Day on November 11, one film is putting the spotlight on veterans who were military chaplains and the role they play in combat situations. The film Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain's Journey, opening in select cities on Nov. 8,...
When considering holidays in November, most people immediately think of Veterans Day and Thanksgiving. However, the Catholic Church celebrates two important holy days back-to-back—All Saints' and All Souls’ Days. All Saints is a holy day of obligation that is normally...
Pope Francis canonized 14 new saints during the celebration of World Mission Sunday on October 20. In a Mass in St. Peter’s Square, the pope declared three 19th-century founders of religious orders and the 11 “Martyrs of Damascus” as saints to be venerated by the...
September 19 is the anniversary of St. Januarius’ martyrdom more than 1,700 years ago. St. Januarius chose death in “fidelity to the Gospel” to show that the love of God is “stronger than death, violence, or any power.”\ The miracle of his blood liquefying usually...
On June 19, the United States commemorates the anniversary of the 1865 order that gave freedom to enslaved African Americans in Texas, issued two months after the Civil War ended. More commonly known as “Juneteenth,” it became a federal holiday in 2021 and serves as a...
Pope Francis said he is preparing a new document on the Sacred Heart of Jesus, set for release in September, as part of ongoing celebrations marking 350th anniversary of the first apparition of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque. Pope Francis...