In the liturgical calendar, the 12 days of Christmas are punctured by a painful note. Amid the festivities and rejoicing over ...

VATICAN—Pope Francis has declared the 16 Discalced Carmelite nuns of Compiègne—who were executed during the Reign of Terror in the French Revolution—as saints through the rare procedure of ...

The Scandinavian island nation of Iceland celebrates its national patron, St. Thorlak Thorhallsson, on Dec. 23.

VATICAN— Pope Francis has officially declared the 16 Discalced Carmelite nuns of Compiègne, executed during the Reign of ...

The building itself is a feast for the eyes, with its ornate balconies and charming ... Step back in time and into Kilwins in ...

The May-Stringer House in Brooksville is like the grande dame of Victorian architecture, standing tall and proud with its ...

Only the God of Christmas, the God whose birth as a human being took place on 25 December, can give us the true happiness we ...

Vigil Mass at St. Peter on Dec. 31 Celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, at a Vigil Mass at St. Peter ...

But it’s a bit of an odd day to feel excited and jolly about; after all, St. Stephen is known as the first Christian martyr.

In Mexico City, where I grew up, Christmas Eve is the main meal of the season. Roast pork in adobo, salt cod a la vizcaina and mole with romeritos and dried shrimp patties are traditional dishes ...

Millions of Americans are gearing up for Christmas celebrations, with many planning to spend time with loved ones and cook food for the holiday. Nearly three quarters of American consumers ...

seven days of Creation, and seven deadly sins. A traditional pasta dish served on Christmas Eve for the Feast of the Seven Fishes. Credit: Francesca Pollio Fenton/CNA Put all these things together ...