Over the past twenty-two years of my life, having attended Mass almost every week, I have surely heard the phrase “The mystery of faith” several hundreds of times. The priest proclaims it as a part of ...

Alexis Alvarez's grandmother, Magali, stays deeply rooted in tradition Alexis Alvarez Alexis Alvarez's grandmother, Magali, has always observed Lent closely Every year, when the season arrives ...

Christians across the globe observe Good Friday to mark the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. A day to reflect, pray and remember the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for humanity, Good Friday carries a ...

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The funeral for Pope Francis, pontiff from March 13, 2013, until his death on April 21, will be held on Saturday morning in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City. Saturday’s funeral will kick off ...

Europe's souring business sentiment looks likely to put stocks on the defensive on Thursday, as President Donald Trump's erratic tariff moves sap market confidence even as surprisingly resilient ...

Lent last year (2020) was interrupted by the pandemic and for many that crisis resulted with Lenten practices going out the window as did much of the Lenten spirit. Unfortunately, the pandemic remains ...

Who doesn’t appreciate having a second chance? Divine Mercy Sunday, is all about second chances – how God offers us the gift of mercy to repent and begin again. Coming one week after Christ’s own ...

Inject a little playfulness into your wedding ceremony and check out 16 of the sweetest readings from beloved children's books. Discover 16 of the sweetest wedding readings taken from children's books ...

MANILA, Philippines – The operations of Light Rail Transit Lines 1 and 2 and Metro Rail Transit Line 3 will resume on Monday after a temporary suspension during the Holy Week break to make way ...

For many years now during Lent, I have made it a custom to read ... in the most authentic sense, what Scriptures teach about loving one’s adversary. While written from the perspective of a ...

For many Christian denominations, Easter is the joyful conclusion to the Lenten season of devoted prayer, fasting and penitence. 'Easter blackout' refers to everything closing on Easter Sunday ...