On Dec. 6, Bari, Italy, is filled with “illuminations,” a choreographed display of lights in the narrow streets of the city ...

Nor can we observe Advent without the Blessed Mother. “Among creatures, no one knows Christ better than Mary; no one can introduce us to a profound knowledge of his mystery better than his Mother,” ...

Every year on Dec. 6, children all over Wisconsin put out their stockings in anticipation for St. Nick's arrival. The holiday is a good way to mark the start of December and its timing is perfect for ...

The Immaculate Conception Cathedral of Cubao in Quezon City was filled with devotees this Monday morning to celebrate its ...

Here’s a quick explanation of what Advent means for Christians and Catholics, and the origins behind some other Christmas traditions.

Hang a stocking for Jesus. Fill it with notes and prayer intentions during Advent. You can pray for those intentions in the ...

Bishop Raimo Goyarrola has been traveling in the U.S. with Father Jean Claude Kabeza to raise funds to support the Finnish Church, which has seen explosive growth.

As Advent approaches, families bring out their boxes of Christmas decorations and set out the Advent wreath. But consider a new tradition this year, inspired by multicultural celebrations of feast ...

Aarti Sequeira, winner of The Next Food Network Star and judge on the television show Cooks vs Cons, shares why she believes ...

In his statement, Archbishop Fisher described the attack as a “brazen and callous disregard for human life”, whilst calling ...

By Isabella H. de Carvalho On Monday, December 8, Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Leo XIV encouraged the ...

In some denominations, Advent is also celebrated by the lighting of an Advent wreath, which represents Jesus coming as a ...