It includes artists who seem to have gone through a religious phase, one that left a mark on them, such as Toni Morrison, ...

Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented Pope Leo XIV with a religious icon, painted on wood that had seen the ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV is officially opening his pontificate in a ceremony Sunday that blends ancient ritual, evocative symbols and a nod to modern-day celebrity, all in front of the ...

Arkansas Catholic talked to clergy and lay leaders from ... For Father Kodell, even the Advent wreath itself is an important symbol to keep in mind. “I think the most helpful practices are those that ...

They have four candles within a circle of greenery and have become a symbol of Christmas preparations ... the patron saint for children and sailors. I am not Catholic; how can I get involved with ...

Shortly thereafter, Advent calendars with little doors were produced. The Christmas tree seems to have become a universal symbol of Christmas ... is the author of “Strengthening Your Family: A ...

Bishop Barthélemy Yaouda Hourgo of the Catholic Diocese of Yagoua in Cameroon has urged Christians to embrace their role as agents of peace and reconciliation during the Advent season ... features 10 ...

Catholic tradition even states that the four ... Pinecones, seeds, and nuts are also placed within the wreath as a symbol and promise of new life. Together, the elements of the Advent wreath reflect ...

The holiday begins the liturgical year, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. This year, Advent will be observed from Sunday, Dec. 1, to Tuesday, Dec. 24. Advent symbolizes the ...

That sense of joyful preparation combined with anticipation is the attitude we bring to Advent as we await the arrival of Christ ... have been used for centuries at Christmas time as a symbol of the ...

For many people who observe Christian traditions, Advent is a special season that begins on Dec. 1 and lasts until Dec. 24, leading up to the celebration of Jesus Christ’s birth at Christmas.