How to pray this year’s ‘9 Days for Life’ novena starting Jan. 16
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Jan 15, 2025 / 17:10 pm This year, the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., is taking place on Jan. 24. Ahead of the march, the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB) is inviting the faithful to take part in its “9 Days for Life” initiative. “9 […]
How to gain a plenary indulgence for the end of the year and the beginning of 2025
By Diego López Marina ACI Prensa Staff, Dec 31, 2024 / 16:00 pm On New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, and the first day of the new year, the Catholic Church offers the opportunity to obtain plenary indulgences as a sign of God’s mercy and the desire for sanctification of all her members. A plenary indulgence […]
How to accompany cancer patients? Four experts propose some ways
By Walter Sánchez Silva Lima Newsroom, Nov 9, 2024 / 07:00 am “You have cancer.” These brief but shocking words stir up many feelings in a patient and those around him or her, including the fear of death. Fighting cancer is not easy and many don’t know what to do in such a situation, beyond […]
Synod on Synodality delegates urge young Catholics to learn how to listen to others in a polarized world
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Oct 19, 2024 / 10:00 am More than 30 students — most of whom were from the U.S. — from over 10 universities attended “The University Students in Dialogue with Synod Leaders,” an Oct. 18 event organized by the General Secretariat of the Synod held in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall. The […]
How to obtain a plenary indulgence during the 2025 Jubilee
The jubilee year is a time when Catholics are especially encouraged to practice the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. The Apostolic Penitentiary lists visiting prisoners, spending time with lonely elderly people, aiding the sick or disabled, and helping those who are in need as instances to obtain an indulgence. Practicing the works of mercy, […]
Do you know how to make 'St. Joseph's bread' for his March 19 feast day? Here's the recipe
According to the National Catholic Register, the book “Dining with the Saints” features a variety of foods and drinks in honor of famous and not-so- … Source link