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Saints Andrew Dũng-Lạc and his Companions, Martyrs First reading 2 Chronicles 24:18-22 ‘You have deserted the Lord: now he deserts you’ The Judaeans abandoned the Temple of the Lord, the God of their ancestors, for the worship of sacred poles and idols. Because of their guilt, God’s anger fell on Judah and Jerusalem. He sent … Read moreMon 24 November
In his Angelus address Nov. 23, Pope Leo XIV called for the immediate release of priests, faithful, and students who were kidnapped in Nigeria and Cameroon. Students and staff were abducted Nov. 21 from Saint Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Nigeria, as CatholicVote previously reported. Papiri is in Niger State. Nigerian Tribune … Read moreIn Angelus address, Pope appeals for release of hostages in Nigeria, Cameroon
As the Church celebrates the Jubilee of Choirs and Choral Groups, Pope Leo XIV reflected Nov. 23 on the responsorial psalm – “Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord” – in his homily for the Solemnity of Christ the King. Vatican News reported that thousands of choirists were present for the Mass … Read moreMusic as ministry: Pope encourages choirs to lead with love
Vatican MediaA celebration of liturgical music is the focus of the Jubilee Mass Nov. 23, 2025. Pope Leo described singing as a uniquely human way of expressing what words alone cannot say. Read More
Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV receives Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople at the Vatican on May 30, 2025. Beyond doctrine, Leo XIV insists that the Creed must shape Christian life. Read More
On Sunday, the Solemnity of Christ the King, Pope Leo XIV released a sweeping Apostolic Letter, In Unitate Fidei, commemorating the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea and urging Christians everywhere to defend the faith “handed down since the beginning” with conviction; but to do so in a spirit shaped by charity, humility, and … Read morePope Leo marks 1,700 years since Nicaea with a call to defend the faith with love
The Feast of Christ the King The Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, is a powerful reminder that Christ reigns over all creation with truth, love, and mercy. Established to reaffirm that Jesus is the center of our lives and the true ruler of every human heart, this solemnity invites us … Read moreHappy Feast Day of Christ the King
Blessed Miguel Pro Juarez Feast date: Nov 23 Born in Guadalupe on January 13, 1891, Miguel Pro Juarez was one of 11 children. Miguel was, from an early age, intensely spiritual and equally intense in his mischievousness, frequently exasperating his family with his humor and practical jokes. As a child he had a daring precociousness … Read moreBlessed Miguel Pro Juarez on November 23, 2025 at 9:09 am
Pope St. Clement I Feast date: Nov 23 On Nov. 23 Roman Catholics remember the fourth Pope, St. Clement I, a disciple of the apostles who inherited the authority of St. Peter in the first century. Eastern Catholics celebrate his feast on Nov. 25. The details of Clement’s life, before his conversion and even afterward, … Read morePope St. Clement I on November 23, 2025 at 9:09 am
St. Columbanus Feast date: Nov 23 An originator of Ireland’s unique monastic tradition, who went on to serve as a missionary to continental Europe during the early Middle Ages, the abbot Saint Columbanus – also known as St. Columban – is honored by the Catholic Church on Nov. 23. Despite their similar names and biographies, … Read moreSt. Columbanus on November 23, 2025 at 9:09 am