VATICAN CITY — On the occasion of the Year of Consecrated Life that begins this weekend, Pope Francis has allowed the faithful to receive plenary indulgences, under the normal conditions. “The Holy ...

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.

Some foods go beyond flavor; they soothe the soul. Whether it’s the creamy, buttery texture of a pasta dish or the first spoonful of a warm dessert, indulgent comfort food has the power to make ...

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the apparitions of the Virgin Mary in Lourdes, France. On the occasion of the celebrations, Pope Benedict XVI has extended the opportunity for the faithful to ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Design by Madison Grosvenor. Indulgence is, in its most simple definition, the practice of ...