For Christians, the time leading up to and celebrating the birth of Jesus is sacred. It is a time of joy and community, a time where we honor the miracle of the manger. There are several Catholic Christmas traditions rich in meaning that help foster a festive spirit all while keeping the focus on the coming of our king. Together, we’ll explore a few of these Catholic ...
Since 2016, Uganda has become home to South Sudanese refugees seeking asylum from the violence of their country’s civil war. Among the 11 refugee settlements in the country, the largest is the Bidibidi settlement in the Yumbe District. ... Read More
Amid the tall buildings and crowded streets at the center of Cebu City, Philippines, lies an expanse of headstones commemorating the deceased—a cemetery filled with the graves of loved ones who have moved on to their eternal reward. But this ... Read More
Have you ever wondered why Catholics pray for the dead? It's a question that piques the curiosity of both non-Catholics and fellow Catholics alike. If death is the end of earthly life, why would we bother to pray for the deceased if their ... Read More
