The city of Rome is preparing for the Holy Year with hundreds of roadworks and restoration projects. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez) (OSV News) — Signs around the Eternal City declare “Roma si trasforma” — ...

Pope Francis will open five Holy Doors in a long-standing catholic tradition and will introduce a never-before-seen ritual. Credits: Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia ...

Except for the resurrection on Easter, Holy Thursday is possibly one of the most important, complex, and profound days of celebration in the Catholic Church. Holy Thursday celebrates the ...

Catholic pilgrims have flocked to the Holy House of Loreto since the 14th century to stand inside the walls where tradition holds the Virgin Mary was born, raised, and greeted by the angel Gabriel.

Here are 10 things to know about the upcoming Jubilee Year. 1. A jubilee year, also known as a “holy year,” is a special year in the life of the church currently celebrated every 25 years.

When I ask Sharon Stone what she would tell her younger self about resilience, her reaction surprises us both. We have talked through politics, painting and Hollywood, but she suddenly puts her ...

(CNS photo by Lola Gomez) VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With the opening of the Holy Year 2025, Pope Francis’ schedule of liturgies in December and January has expanded. The pope, who will celebrate his 88th ...

You might not know it by name, but chances are you are familiar with the Holy Trinity of cooking if you've ever made a pot of gumbo. This backbone of Cajun and Creole cooking is essential for nailing ...

A pizza stone is the best tool for baking up crispy pies that’ll rival those made by your favorite restaurant, but it can also do so much more. After making more than 50 pizzas, 24 flaky ...