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Saints Andrew Dũng-Lạc and his Companions, Martyrs First reading 2 Chronicles 24:18-22 ‘You have deserted the Lord: now he deserts you’ The Judaeans abandoned the Temple of the Lord, the God of their ancestors, for the worship of sacred poles and idols. Because of their guilt, God’s anger fell on Judah and Jerusalem. He sent … Read moreMon 24 November
In his Angelus address Nov. 23, Pope Leo XIV called for the immediate release of priests, faithful, and students who were kidnapped in Nigeria and Cameroon. Students and staff were abducted Nov. 21 from Saint Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Nigeria, as CatholicVote previously reported. Papiri is in Niger State. Nigerian Tribune … Read moreIn Angelus address, Pope appeals for release of hostages in Nigeria, Cameroon
As the Church celebrates the Jubilee of Choirs and Choral Groups, Pope Leo XIV reflected Nov. 23 on the responsorial psalm – “Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord” – in his homily for the Solemnity of Christ the King. Vatican News reported that thousands of choirists were present for the Mass … Read moreMusic as ministry: Pope encourages choirs to lead with love
Vatican MediaA celebration of liturgical music is the focus of the Jubilee Mass Nov. 23, 2025. Pope Leo described singing as a uniquely human way of expressing what words alone cannot say. Read More
Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV receives Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople at the Vatican on May 30, 2025. Beyond doctrine, Leo XIV insists that the Creed must shape Christian life. Read More
On Sunday, the Solemnity of Christ the King, Pope Leo XIV released a sweeping Apostolic Letter, In Unitate Fidei, commemorating the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea and urging Christians everywhere to defend the faith “handed down since the beginning” with conviction; but to do so in a spirit shaped by charity, humility, and … Read morePope Leo marks 1,700 years since Nicaea with a call to defend the faith with love
The Feast of Christ the King The Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, is a powerful reminder that Christ reigns over all creation with truth, love, and mercy. Established to reaffirm that Jesus is the center of our lives and the true ruler of every human heart, this solemnity invites us … Read moreHappy Feast Day of Christ the King
Bénédicte CedergrenBeautiful Reception of habit and profession of temporary vows of the Sisters Adorers in Naples. The Sisters Adorers of the Royal Heart of Jesus Christ Sovereign Priest are drawing young women who seek a contemplative life rooted in tradition, adoration and prayer for priestly vocations. Read More
Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV holds an audience with the Roman Rota on Nov. 21, 2025, at the Vatican. The pontiff also emphasized the urgency of ensuring realism in annulment cases and appealed to the responsibility of the judges of the Roman Rota. Read More
Diego Velázquez, “Chist Crucified,” ca. 1632 COMMENTARY: History shows that evil movements rise and fall, but God’s plan remains sovereign — and Christians need not fear the outcome. Read More