VATICAN CITY — Hope in the resurrection and the communion of saints are the two truths “that illuminate our prayer for the deceased,” Pope Leo XIV said in his homily Thursday at Mass offered for the repose of the cardinals and…
Have you ever wondered what the story is behind the stained glass window at the front of Calvary Baptist Church on Main Street? It’s called the Memorial Window and has a long history. It was built from pieces of stained…
The Church in Wales Labyrinth of Lights Offers Space for Remembrance and Hope at St Johnâs, Aberdare The churchyard of St Johnâs Church, Aberdare, was transformed into a beautiful Labyrinth of Lights on All Soulsâ Day, offering a…
The new, modern building of the “Ioannis Koukouzelis” School of Byzantine Music was officially inaugurated in Tirana, Albania, marking an important step in the preservation and promotion of Orthodox liturgical music. Archbishop Ioannis of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania presided…
Romano Guardini visited the basilica of Monreale in Sicily in 1929 and wrote about his experience in his account titled Voyage in Sicily (Sizilianische Reise). In the famous passage, Guardini expressed deep amazement and reflection on the liturgical gaze of the…
Living Lutheran Hymn of the Month – The Church of Christ, in Every Age Editor’s note: One way the ELCA is a connected church is through Lutherans’ shared love of music. As Reformation Day approaches, we’re sharing a series of articles…
October 21, 2026 / 4:56 PM CDT / CBS Chicago A church that's been part of a Chicago neighborhood for more than 60 years is coming down to make way for new homes. The Santa Maria Addolorata Church in West Town is being demolished to make…
Credit: Ritu Manoj Jethani | Shutterstock Leo XIV received the Bizot Group at the Vatican and offered three reflections on materiality — gift, language, and memory — that reframe what museums are actually for The theme of their meeting was “materiality.” Leo XIV…
575 Scarsdale Road Yonkers, NY 10707 United States Attend the Keynote Address & Evening Program in Person or OnlineWhat does sacred chant do from the perspective of liturgy? Though their worship traditions differ profoundly, the Eastern and Oriental Orthodox Churches share a distinct…
Editor’s note: “The Spoken Word” is shared by Derrick Porter each Sunday during the weekly Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square broadcast. This will be given Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. This week is No. 5,066 of the broadcast. Please note: Reservations are needed to…
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