The Solemnity of Christ the King is designed to give special recognition to the dominion Christ our Lord has over all aspects of our lives. But why and how did it come about? And why is it so important today?
What does World War I have to do with the solemnity of Christ the King, which marks a century this year?
Peace, dignity emphasized at prayer service ahead of UN General Assembly
Pleas for peace and the dignity of every person from Catholic and United Nations leaders marked the United Nations Annual Prayer Service, held at the Church of the Holy Family in Manhattan.
Feast day of St. Paul VI added to universal calendar
Having considered the holiness of St. Paul VI and the influence of his ministry for the church worldwide, Pope Francis has approved putting the saint on the church’s universal calendar of feast days as an optional — not obligatory — memorial.
Saints risk all for love of Jesus, pope says at canonization Mass
Carrying Pope Paul VI’s pastoral staff and wearing the blood-stained belt of Archbishop Oscar Romero of San Salvador, Pope Francis formally recognized them, and five others, as saints of the Catholic Church.