The Roman Martyrology commemorates St. Evaristus, one of the first popes and the successor of St. Clement. Pope Evaristus governed the Church from 97 to about 107. He was buried at the Vatican.
Gospel Excerpt, Luke 18:9-14: Jesus addressed this parable: “Two people went up to the temple area to pray; one was a Pharisee and the other was a tax collector. The Pharisee took up his position and spoke this prayer to himself, ‘O God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of humanity–greedy, … Read more
Signed on 28 October 1965 by Pope St Paul VI, the conciliar declaration “Nostra aetate” set the foundations for a culture of encounter and dialogue in the name of peace for all peoples. Read all
Pope Leo XIV signs his apostolic letter on Catholic education, “Drawing New Maps of Hope,” at the end of a Mass for Rome university students in St. Peter’s Basilica on Oct. 27, 2025. The document was published on Oct. 28, 2025, to mark the 60th anniversary of Gravissimum Educationis, the Second Vatican Council’s declaration on … Read more
A candle of St. Jude. / Credit: Francesca Pollio/CNA CNA Staff, Oct 28, 2025 / 04:00 am (CNA). On Oct. 28, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Jude, also known as Thaddeus, one of Jesus’ 12 apostles. He is believed to have written the Letter of Jude, one of the shortest books of … Read more
READ THE BIBLE EVERYDAY, OUR WEAPON TO THE END TIMES! DAILY READINGS: OCTOBER 28, 2025 – TUESDAY Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles Reading 1 Ephesians 2:19-22 Brothers and sisters: You are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you are fellow citizens with the holy ones and members of the household of God, built … Read more
All Saints’ Day, celebrated every November 1st, is a solemn occasion for honoring the saints and remembering the souls of the departed. Across cultures, this day is marked with rituals and offerings that embody faith, love, and remembrance. Among these traditions, flowers, candles, and prayers hold a special place—each carrying profound meaning and spiritual symbolism. … Read more
Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his Sunday Angelus on Oct. 26, 2025, at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Oct 27, 2025 / 12:30 pm (CNA). The Vatican on Monday released the full program for Pope Leo XIV’s first apostolic journey, which will take him to … Read more
Pope Leo XIV celebrates a Mass of episcopal consecration at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica on Oct. 26, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA Vatican City, Oct 26, 2025 / 18:24 pm (CNA). Bishops should be humble servants and men of prayer — not possession, Pope Leo XIV said at a Mass … Read more
Pope Leo XIV addresses the audience in his homily at a Mass on Oct. 27, 2025, marking both the start of the academic year at Rome’s pontifical universities and the opening day of the Jubilee of the World of Education. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA Vatican City, Oct 27, 2025 / 14:53 pm (CNA). Pope Leo … Read more