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by Francesca Pollio Denver Newsroom, Jan 6, 2022 / 03:00 am Have you ever gone past a door with what appears to be random letters and numbers written at the top? These letters and numbers actually have a great significance. Traditionally on the feast of Epiphany, Catholics bless their homes …

by Francesca Pollio Denver Newsroom, Nov 27, 2021 / 09:00 am During the holidays, nativity scenes and Christmas trees decorate most Catholic homes, but what about Advent wreaths? Advent wreaths are traditionally made from evergreen branches and have four candles. The four candles represent the four weeks of Advent—three candles …

by Francesca Pollio Fenton Denver Newsroom, Apr 28, 2022 / 14:51 pm Sudan and South Sudan are countries currently facing several hardships. After the military staged a coup in Sudan six months ago, the country remains in political and economic turmoil. Its neighbor, South Sudan, faces severe food shortages and …

by Francesca Pollio Fenton Denver Newsroom, Apr 9, 2022 / 18:00 pm When is Palm Sunday 2022? Palm Sunday is on April 10, 2022. What is the meaning of Palm Sunday?  Palm Sunday is the day we remember and honor Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem a week before his crucifixion would …

by Francesca Pollio Fenton Denver Newsroom, Mar 24, 2022 / 14:30 pm Just when you think you’ve got the Lenten rules down pat, you learn something new. For instance, you probably already are well aware that Catholics are called to abstain from eating meat on all Fridays throughout Lent. But …

by Francesca Pollio Fenton Kyiv, Ukraine, Mar 4, 2022 / 10:10 am A statue of Saint Michael the Archangel stands in the center of Kyiv with a shield and a sword and as the protector of the capital of Ukraine and the entire country, now threatened by the invasion of …

by Francesca Pollio Denver Newsroom, Feb 14, 2022 / 03:00 am Dating in today’s world can be hard. We live in a society where “swiping right” and “ghosting” are a part of our vocabulary and the hook-up culture is widely accepted. For a Catholic trying to find his or her …

Statue where St. Bernadette witnessed the beautiful Lady in Lourdes France (CT Photo/Greg Hartman)
by Francesca Pollio Denver Newsroom, Feb 11, 2022 / 03:00 am On Feb. 11, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. In Lourdes, France, in 1858, thirteen-year-old Bernadette Soubirous was collecting pieces of wood as part of her daily chores when she noticed a startling wind …

by Francesca Pollio Denver Newsroom, Feb 1, 2022 / 13:00 pm As we approach Valentine’s Day, we’ve compiled a list of Catholic based gifts for the special someone in your life. Whether you’re celebrating with your spouse or are having a ‘Galentine’s Day’ celebration, we’ve got you covered with gift …

by Francesca Pollio Denver Newsroom, Dec 20, 2021 / 16:24 pm The internet series “The Chosen” recently hit theaters with a Christmas special that follows the birth of Christ through the eyes of Mary and Joseph. Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus, spoke with EWTN News In Depth about the mission …