Luce, the anime-inspired official mascot for the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee, whose name means “light” in Italian, has been getting a lot of attention on social media.

(THE CONVERSATION) Luce, the anime-inspired official mascot for the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee, whose name means “light” in Italian, has been getting a lot of attention on social media. Some ...

The Holy Family presents a profound portrait: a man, a woman, and a child, each reflecting distinct and unique virtues. Joseph, the father, stands out for his silence, gentleness, and readiness to ...

Dublin is known for its jolly pub scene and is home to Guinness Beer and Jameson Whiskey. The city blends a youthful vibe with buildings that date back to the 13th century that keeps a steady stream ...

Welcome to the Department of History of Art and Architecture, located in the heart of Dublin, surrounded by the national and city museums and galleries, on a campus renowned for its outstanding ...

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Today, the Holy Trinity Church — the fourth to stand on the same sacred mound and completed almost 90 years ago — is impossible to miss, with its stark white walls and dazzling stained-glass ...

I know some professional wedding photographers who shoot the whole event almost entirely with a fast 50mm prime lens, but another staple of the big day is a 70-200mm f/2.8 ‘trinity’ zoom – and with ...

Pilgrims experience spiritual purification through holy dips, deepening devotion and faith in an atmosphere charged with collective energy. It fosters mental peace, emotional renewal, and a sense ...

Their presence underscored the unity among the diverse Catholic rites in the ... A small replica of the cross that is a symbol of the jubilee year in the Holy Land. The cross was created by ...

The Holy Family, though made up of saints and God incarnate, faced real challenges and offers a model for navigating the "dramatic" moments that test all families, Pope Francis said. Marking the ...

Priests and faithful gather in Rome's Basilica of St. John Lateran during the Holy Door opening ceremony on Dec. 29, 2024. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA The Catholic Church offers the faithful ...