Roman Catholic Church

Polish Catholic summer pilgrimages and regional activities

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Latest: Jasna Góra reports increase in 2026 pilgrimage numbers

The summer pilgrimage season in Poland has reached a peak, with thousands of participants arriving at the Jasna Góra sanctuary. Since April, over 71,000 people have participated in various walking, cycling, and running p

Christian observance of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

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Latest: Jerusalem and Siracusa celebrate the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is observed by various Christian traditions on September 14. In Catholic tradition, the feast emphasizes the theological significance of the cross as a symbol of salvation an

Veneration of Saint Lawrence

4 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Saint Lawrence feast day observed by Orthodox and Catholic Christians

The religious veneration of Saint Lawrence, the 3rd-century Archdeacon of Rome, continues through various liturgical and cultural traditions. Serving under Pope Sixtus II during the persecutions of Emperor Valerian, Lawr

Beatification process of Bishop Ján Vojtaššák

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Bishop Ján Vojtaššák beatification process moves to Rome

The beatification process for Bishop Ján Vojtaššák has progressed to the Vatican, where the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints is evaluating his life and moral profile. The submission of the document ‘Positio super marty

Catholic observance of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Saint Bernard of Clairvaux commemorated on feast day

The Roman Catholic Church observes the memorial and feast day of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux on August 20. A 12th-century Doctor of the Church, Bernard was a central figure in the Cistercian Order, founding the monastery