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Saint of the Day: Sts. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen

Art & Culture

SAINT CECILIA

J-P Mauro

Songs for St. Cecilia, from classics to contemporary

Malta

Jean Pierre Fava

Restored cemetery a sign of Mary’s presence

Library of the Mafra National Palace. Franciscan religious order.

J-P Mauro

Librarians have an “exciting mission,” says Pope

SAINT DOMITILLA CATACOMBS

Daniel Esparza

How Roman rhetoric influenced gestures used in icons

Red Wednesday

J-P Mauro

Today: Hundreds of churches observe #RedWednesday worldwide

Beeswax candle making

V. M. Traverso

How monasteries introduced beeswax candles in the Middle Ages

Seoul Archdiocese receives relics of Blessed Carlo Acutis

J-P Mauro

Bl. Carlo Acutis confirmed to be present at WYD 2027

CHARTREUSE LIQUEUR

Daniel Esparza

5 Surprising things invented by monks

Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints

J-P Mauro

Watch: Scorsese brings ‘The Saints’ to FOX Nation series

Vatican Fountain

J-P Mauro

Survey finds rates of Catholic identity lagging in Italy

SPENCER BREWERY

Daniel Esparza

Heavenly flavors: 5 Monastic must-tries

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Daniel Esparza

From imagination to contemplation: St. Ignatius’ method

Daniel Esparza

The meaning behind Greek letters in icons

Bangladesh Mass

J-P Mauro

Bangladesh Christians report violence and discrimination

Christmas Mass, full church

J-P Mauro

Study finds “warm, friendly encounters” key to filling pews

Statue Reading

J-P Mauro

Pope expands, moves part of Vatican Archives and Library

Education before birth

J-P Mauro

Diocese of Scranton launches early child development program

The Martyrdome of Apotheosis, inside Saint Pantaleone's, in Venice

V. M. Traverso

Journey to Venice’s hidden ceiling masterpiece

UK Christmas Stamp

J-P Mauro

Catholic cathedral included in 2024 UK Christmas stamps

Desk with origami paper and figures on it

Matthew Green

Origami Day! Trending hobby can bring peace of mind (Photos)

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