By Jimmy Akin National Catholic Register, Nov 30, 2024 / 04:48 am St. Andrew, whose feast day is Nov. 30, was one of the two initial disciples of John the Baptist who encountered Jesus at the beginning of John’s Gospel. He was one of Jesus’ closest disciples, but many people know …

By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Nov 30, 2024 / 04:08 am As we prepare for the birth of Christ during Advent, it can be easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of the season. But as calendars get filled up and preparations are made, here are four resources to …

For pilgrims of hope We pray that this Jubilee Year strengthen our faith, helping us to recognize the Risen Christ in our daily lives, and that it may transform us into pilgrims of Christian hope.

By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Nov 28, 2024 / 06:00 am November is National Black Catholic History Month in the United States, a time to honor the history, heritage, and contributions of Black Catholics across the nation. The National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus (NBCCC) first established Black Catholic History Month …

The Advent wreath is made of four candles and a circle of branches. Before the first candle is lighted, the household gathers for this blessing. The blessing of an Advent Wreath takes place on the First Sunday of Advent or on the evening before the First Sunday of Advent. When …

by Francesca Pollio Denver Newsroom, Nov 29, 2021 / 11:00 am Advent is a time of preparation. We prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ, and welcome his presence into our lives. During a time of Christmas shopping, holiday parties, and family gatherings, it can be hard to find …

By AC Wimmer CNA Newsroom, Nov 27, 2024 / 10:45 am U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Pope Francis on Wednesday morning at the Vatican. While the Holy See did not comment on the nature of the audience, the State Department said discussions focused on ongoing conflicts in the …

By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Nov 25, 2024 / 12:45 pm Pope Francis recognized a miracle attributed to Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati’s intercession on Monday, paving the way for his canonization as a saint during the Catholic Church’s Jubilee of Youth next summer. Frassati, who died at the age of 24 …

Archbishop Schnurr, beloved members of the Family of Faith of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Friends all in Christ, I am deeply grateful for the invitation to share in this Eucharist that acknowledges and gives thanks for the multi-talented gifts of one of your most well-known priests, Father Joseph Clarence Rivers. …

The word Eucharist means Thanksgiving. On this day we will once again gather with family and friends and share a hearty meal that has been a staple of the holiday for several hundred years. Today The Catholic Telegraph would like to Thank You, our readers of one of the nations …