St. John Paul II and St. Maria Faustina Kowalska both became saints and they were both instrumental in the institution... Read more
The “Tantum Ergo” is the last two verses of a Latin hymn written by St. Thomas Aquinas. Read more
A plenary indulgence is a grace granted by the Catholic Church through the merits of Jesus, Mary, and all the... Read more
During a trip to the Italian city of L’Aquila, Pope Francis participated in a centuries-old tradition established by Pope Celestine... Read more
Peter of Morrone was an unusual choice for pope: He was not a cardinal but a hermit living in a... Read more
The feast of Our Lady of the Angels of Porziuncola and its associated indulgence is a way to focus on... Read more
All it takes is a phone call, together with confession, Holy Communion, and prayer. Read more
The 2nd World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will take place on July 24. Read more
Did you know that there are several ways you can gain a plenary indulgence during Lent? It’s true! There are... Read more
Did you know that you can get a plenary indulgence any day this November? It’s true. The Vatican has decided... Read more
A plenary indulgence remits all temporal punishment due to sin. Read more
Pope Francis has granted a plenary indulgence for those who take part in this year’s March for Life, an annual... Read more
Until December 2021, there are many new ways that Catholics can receive an indulgence, including entrusting their daily work to... Read more
Pope Francis has granted a plenary indulgence to Catholics celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at home this... Read more
The Vatican has extended the availability of certain plenary indulgences for the souls in Purgatory, amid the coronavirus pandemic and... Read more
Pope Francis urged Catholics Sunday to follow “God’s logic” by taking responsibility for the welfare of others. Read more
The Vatican’s Apostolic Penitentiary has granted a plenary indulgence for people with COVID-19 and for those who care for them,... Read more
It is fitting for Catholics to go to confession on All Saints Day and All Souls Day, and to pray... Read more
The Holy See has granted that a plenary indulgence may be obtained by those who participate in the National Prayer... Read more
Catholics participating in the 45th annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., Jan. 19 will be able to receive a... Read more