The holiday has been celebrated in Ireland for over a thousand years in observance of Saint Patrick, who introduced ...

In these first two weeks of Lent, we've begun a new stage of our Holy Year pilgrimage. We've seen human frailty and the glory ...

Further reading: The spiritual symbolism of the eye But what is a symbol? From the Greek to symbolon, a symbol is, above all, an object of recognition, like a shard of pottery, a coin, or a seal ...

Though St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, people all over the globe celebrate his feast day, March 17, every year.

Every year on March 17, people around the world don green attire, attend parades, and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, a holiday that honors Ireland’s patron sa ...

The pope’s words emphasized his humility and belief that simple acts of devotion could unite the church. His illness has made ...

The Camaldolese had been granted by the Vatican a dispensation to engage with what is true and holy in every religious ...

Sunday, March 16, is the Second Sunday of Lent. Mass readings: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18; Psalm 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14; ...

After St. Patrick helped spread Christianity in Ireland, people recognized him as a saint due to his significant contributions and impact. At the time of his death, there was no official church ...

The three-leaved plant, symbolic of Ireland and of St Patrick's Day has an important meaning for Christians. It is said to represent the Holy Trinity of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The three ...

While St. Patrick’s Day festivities have strayed from their saintly origins, and are now marked by green-dyed food, parades ...

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, approved today, February 20, 2025, the Saudi riyal symbol; a historic move that will reinforce the Saudi currency's identity.