Have things changed for women since the time of Mary Magdalene? In a world where we aren’t trusted, Mary’s encounter with the risen Jesus is an act of solidarity. Her contributions to this nation can ...

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The feast day of Blessed John Paul II will be marked Oct. 22 each year in Rome and the dioceses of Poland. When the Vatican made the announcement April 11, it also said ...

Catholics worldwide remember St. John Paul II on his feast day, Oct. 22. His “secret” to life and all that he did, he said, was the Eucharist — Christ present on earth. Born Karol Józef ...

Catholics around the world today will honor Blessed John Paul II, the patron of World Youth ... and established Oct. 22 as his feast day. To be named “blessed” is different from being named ...

People gather for a vigil marking the feast day of Blessed John Paul II outside the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome Oct. 22, the first observance of the Polish pope's feast. The date marks ...

to honor John Paul II's feast day Oct. 22, as well as the 45th anniversary of the start of his papacy. Photo courtesy of the Saint John Paul II National Shrine Most of the pilgrims gathered at the ...

WASHINGTON — The Congregation for Divine Worship has approved the celebration of Blessed John Paul II’s feast day in the dioceses of the United States, after setting the feast day for Oct. 22.

FOR THE 1 BILLION+ ROMAN CATHOLICS, OCTOBER 22 IS SAINT JOHN PAUL II’S FEAST. Forty-four years ago ... whose short pontificate lasted only 33 days. I happened to be among those who viewed ...

Catholics worldwide remember St. John Paul II on his feast day, Oct. 22. His “secret” to life and all that he did, he said, was the Eucharist — Christ present on earth. Born Karol Józef ...

VATICAN CITY (RNS) Masses in honor of the late Pope John Paul II will be celebrated every Oct. 22 starting this ... The decree establishing a feast day for John Paul, who will be beatified by ...