As indicated on the website of the Vatican Apostolic Almoner’s Office, the procedure for obtaining an apostolic blessing can ...

This formula has been introduced into Roman Catholic worship as well. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus pronounces blessings on the poor, the humble, and the persecuted in the Beatitudes at the ...

Their trip included visits to major basilicas in Rome and sacred sites in Assisi, including the Pontifical Sanctuary of the ...

On the basis of age-old custom, water is one of the signs that the Church often uses in blessing the faithful. Holy water reminds the faithful of Christ, who is given to us as the supreme divine ...

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church ... We thank the Lord for that blessing in the midst of our tears.” The Guam archbishop said the Vatican will provide ...

Described as "brilliant," "compassionate," and "generous," Dr. Jim Bonnet was a shining light in the Flathead Valley. From bringing vascular surgery to the valley to opening the hospital's first ...

While beheadings grab headlines, poverty and cultural friction push emigration to the West—where the welcome is not always ...

Breastfeeding has been depicted in art throughout the centuries, forming a visual representation of women’s lived experiences concerning religion and societal expectations. Ancient civilizations ...

In their first week of pilgrimage, eight young adults witnessed a bishop bless his diocese with the Eucharist via helicopter, ...

What does it mean to love our children equally? It’s a question that many families wrestle with, especially when each ...

St. Joseph Cathedral, 401 Main St., Baton Rouge, will offer the Anointing of the Sick on Sunday following the 10:30 a.m. Mass ...