"Even where weapons roar and arrogance, self-interest and violence seem to prevail," Pope Leo observed, "their presence ...

Rooted in early Christian tradition, Candlemas marks the presentation of Jesus and purification of the Virgin Mary at Herod's ...

If you got the Baby Jesus in the Rosca de Reyes, tradition dictates that on February 2nd you must provide tamales and atole.

COMMENTARY: The recent debate on some proposed Marian titles might serve as an occasion to reflect on the mystery of Mary’s sharing in Christ’s saving work.

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity concludes at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Annunciation, near Jaffa Gate – the seat of the Melkite community in Jerusalem and one of the most discreet yet ...

After a weekend of protests and arrests over federal immigration enforcement, Archbishop Jose H. Gomez Monday called on “all ...

The objects and surroundings in our Catholic churches have a purpose and a history. Here is an overview of some of those sacred things.

To be in the sanctuary is one thing. To experience sanctuary is something else. The ancients revered the Temple. There was only one. In Jerusalem.  That was where God lived.  The temple did not have a ...

According to the Church's liturgical calendar, the feast held on Feb. 2 each year is in honor of the Presentation of the Lord ...

AAP MP Sanjay Singh accused the Modi government of fracturing Indian society and deepening social divisions. He cited rising religious intolerance, questioned the BJP's 'Sabka Saath' slogan, and ...