The global reality of the Church translates into a variety of Lenten practices. Read on to learn about more traditions that ...

Pope Leo XIV presided over Ash Wednesday, lamenting the “ashes of international law and justice” destroyed by global conflicts. He revived traditional processions and rituals largely delegated by his ...

A thousand consecutive days of using the popular Catholic prayer app has been a blessing — and a reminder of God’s call to ‘pray ceaselessly,’ no matter the circumstances.

THE Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has called on the faithful to observe “digital media fasting” as part of their Lenten discipline this year. In a pastoral message titled ...

This is the week of Ash Wednesday, a solemn day of fasting and reflection that signals the start of Lent, the most penitential season of the church calendar for Catholics and many other Christians. On ...

The Bridgettines welcome weary travelers of all faiths to their guest houses around the world. Writer Hannah Towey checks in.

MERCOGLIANO, Italy (RNS) — Inside a church just outside Naples, people known as femminielli gathered for La Juta, a centuries-old Candlemas pilgrimage honoring the Madonna of Montevergine. MERCOGLIANO ...

The edict from Charlotte’s Catholic bishop came just before Christmas with a benign title: “Pastoral letter on norms for Holy Communion.” Bishop Michael Martin decreed parishioners could no longer use ...

My hair oiling routine uses the LCO method, focusing on water, shea butter, and the sunflower seed hydrating oil mist. I also highlight the beauty and hair of the Mbalantu women, renowned for their ...

Catholic leaders are calling for peace the day after a second person was killed by federal agents this month in Minneapolis. The deadly shooting of Alex Pretti, 37, comes amid increased federal ...

Catholic leaders are calling for peace the day after a second person was killed by federal agents this month in Minneapolis. The deadly shooting of Alex Pretti, 37, comes amid increased federal ...

Confidein is introducing a nationwide initiative that reimagines how believers maintain daily spiritual connection through its 77,700 Prayer Ring Giveaway campaign. The number itself carries biblical ...