On August 29, Catholic and Orthodox Churches, as well as liturgical Protestant communities, commemorate the Beheading of St. John the Baptist. The Gospels of Mark (6:17-29) and Matthew (14:3-12) mention that the desert ascetic, baptist, and prophet was martyred on the orders of King Herod Antipas at the request of Herodias, his brother’s widow, and her daughter. ...read more

At the heart of Paris stands the Sainte-Chapelle. a monument that bears witness both to the history of France and to the Christian faith. Built in the 13th century at the request of King Louis IX, it was intended to house precious relics of the Passion of Christ. Discovering its history also means discovering the story of a king whose reign profoundly shaped medieval France. ...read more

In this month of August, our Holy Father invites us to pray for evangelization in the city: That in large cities often marked by anonymity and loneliness, we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build community. ...read more

During the month of August, a first-class relic of St. Bernadette Soubirous will be making a tour through the Archdiocese of Toronto, with brief stops at nine parishes. ...read more

Did you know that the Prophet Elijah is venerated as a saint of the Church? His feast day is celebrated all over the world as a model of prayer and faith. ...read more

In this month of June, in which the World Cup of soccer will take place, Pope Leo invites us to pray that sports be an instrument of peace, encounter, and dialogue among cultures and nations, and that they promote values such as respect, solidarity, and personal growth. ...read more