On New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, and the first day of 2026, the Catholic Church offers the opportunity to obtain plenary ...

On New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, and the first day of the new year, Jan. 1, the Catholic Church offers the opportunity to obtain plenary indulgences as a sign of God’s mercy and the desire for ...

The punishment already inflicted by the majority on such a one is enough; you should now relent and support him so that he may not be crushed by too great a weight of sorrow. 2 Cor. 2:6-7 Indulgences ...

Pope Francis listens as an aide reads excerpts from "Spes Non Confundit," ("Hope Does Not Disappoint"), his document proclaiming the Holy Year 2025, during a ceremony in front of the Holy Door of St.

A plenary indulgence can be obtained during Holy Week for oneself or for a deceased person if one of the following works established by the Church is performed. Rays of light from a stained glass ...

Macro trends, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis, are driving uptake of products claiming to be both healthy and indulgent, according to ingredients suppliers. The so-called ...

Discover how climate pressures, shifting consumer expectations, new technologies, and bold innovation are reshaping the ...

Thousands of demonstrators descended upon Dodgers Stadium Friday evening to protest the team’s Pride Night ceremony honoring a controversial group of queer and trans nuns. Organized by the group ...