A prelate blesses the coffin during the funeral ceremony for Cardinal Jozef Tomko presided by Pope Francis, in St. Peter’s Basilica, at the Vatican, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. (Credit: Gregorio ...

In the past, the obligation to attend Mass on a transferred holy day of obligation was not transferred along with the feast day when it fell on a Monday. A firefighter in Rome pays tribute to the ...

The ancient liturgy honors the Blessed Virgin Mary through a Mass celebrated at dawn, in complete darkness, and lit only by candles, which symbolizes Christ, the Light of the World, entering into the ...

This special series of Masses dates back centuries, but is still popular today. This special series of Masses dates back centuries, but is still popular today.If you find yourself traveling around ...

During Advent many Catholics participate in what is commonly called the Rorate Mass, a votive Mass in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary that is traditionally celebrated in a candlelit church. The Mass ...

On the first Sunday of Advent, in place of green, priests celebrating the Mass don vestments of violet, the color of penance, and the Gloria is not said. In this respect, Advent resembles Lent: just ...

Advent is only 5 weeks away. Besides making sure I have new candles for our Advent wreath, I also like to check if there are any new books that are worthwhile reading and gift giving. I have been ...