Pope Francis celebrated first vespers for the vigil of the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, in St. Peter’s Basilica... Read more
A plenary indulgence is remission before God of the temporal punishment due to sins whose guilt has already been forgiven. Read more
Archbishop Luis José Rueda Aparicio made his remarks in his homily for the Mass and Te Deum for Colombian Independence... Read more
Pope Francis explained Thursday why the Catholic Church gives thanks to God at the close of a calendar year, even... Read more
Because of sciatic pain, Pope Francis will not preside at the Vatican's liturgies on New Year's Eve and New Year's... Read more
As the year ends, remember the many men and women who are living in inhumane conditions or who are suffering... Read more