In Advent, Begin the Most Difficult Journey — the Journey Within, Says Archbishop Benny to Priests.
Priests of the Archdiocese Gather for a Day of Prayer and Spiritual Reflection
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Pontifical Yearbook now available online with information on global Church
The Holy See’s official Pontifical Yearbook is now available online, providing up-to-date information on the Catholic Church’s institutions across the globe.
Capuchin Formation House Lahore Marks Historic Mission Anniversary and Host Christ the King Speech Competition
The Capuchin Formation House, Lahore, recently commemorated two significant events that reflect both its rich missionary heritage and its ongoing commitment to the spiritual and intellectual formation of young friars: the 137th Anniversary of the Capuchin Mission in the Archdiocese of Lahore and a Speech Competition in honor of the Solemnity of Christ the King.
New Theological Work Explores Salvation of “Others” Through the Vision of Vatican II
A significant theological contribution has emerged from the Dominican Order in Pakistan with the publication of Salvation of “Others” in the Light of Vatican II by Rev. Fr. Naveed Imran Joshua OP.
Pope at Jubilee Audience: Peace calls for taking a stand where human dignity is trampled
During his Jubilee Audience on Saturday morning, Pope Leo XIV reflects on Servant of God, Dorothy Day, an American Catholic, who dedicated her life to doing good work in the early 20th Century, underscoring that like her, Christians are to promote peace by actively defending and protecting human dignity.
Pope Leo XIV: Priesthood is ‘total gift’
Pope Leo XIV sends a letter to the seminary in Peru where he once served as professor, and encourages candidates for the priesthood to “give constant witness of fidelity and love.”
St. Leo the Great
Saint Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor—Memorial
c. 400–461
Pre-Congregation canonization
Declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope Benedict XIV in 1754
Liturgical Color: White
Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, Rome
Dedication of the Lateran Basilica—Feast
Liturgical Color: White
Saint Charles Borromeo
Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop—Memorial
1538–1584
Patron Saint of apple orchards, bishops, catechism writers, catechists, catechumens, seminarians, starchmakers, and spiritual directors
Invoked against abdominal pain, colic, stomach diseases, and ulcers
Canonized by Pope Paul V on November 1, 1610
Liturgical Color: White