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Christians Mark the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist on June 24

The feast recalls John’s role as the prophetic Precursor and links Luke’s timing to seasonal customs tied to the summer solstice.

Spanish Cities Mark Corpus Christi With Processions and Public Displays Echoing Pope's Madrid Mass

Valencia’s Besamanos to the Virgin Draws Large Turnout and Runs Until Last Devotee

Vatican Warns Society of St. Pius X of Excommunication Over Planned Unauthorized Bishop Ordinations

Pope Leo XIV Restores Cathedral Foot-Washing With Rite for 12 Priests on Holy Thursday

Leone XIV Washes Priests’ Feet, Condemns Faith Used for Power and War

Brazilian Churches Publish Holy Week Schedules for March 29–April 5

Ardagh and Clonmacnois Diocese Clarifies Ban on Open-Coffin Wakes in Churches

Jesús de la Sangre Leads Córdoba Cofradías Via Crucis Wearing First Crown of Thorns and White Tunic

Ash Wednesday 2026 Opens Lent With Rite of Ashes and Calls to Conversion

Ash Wednesday Observed Across Brazil as Lent Begins and Church Launches 2026 Fraternity Campaign

Ash Wednesday on Feb. 18 Launches Lent in 2026

Ash Wednesday 2026 Falls on February 18, Marking the Start of Lent

Pope León XIV Baptizes 20 Infants in Sistine Chapel in First Baptism as Pope

Pope Leo XIV Baptizes 20 Infants in Sistine Chapel Tradition

Pope León XIV Closes St. Peter’s Holy Door, Ending the 2025 Jubilee

Pope Leo XIV Closes St. Peter’s Holy Door, Concluding 2025 Jubilee

Aparecida Confirms Holy Door Will Remain Open After Viral 25-Year Rumor

Córdoba Marks Feast of Our Lady of Hope With Besamanos and Jubilee Mass

Notre-Dame Marks First Year Reopened With Record Crowds as Restoration Enters New Phase