VII Day in the Octave of All Saints
“If he is not ready to imitate him, he ought not to praise him.”
Day: November 10, 2025
Nov. 9 Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, Feast
Today the Church celebrates the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome, the oldest and highest ranking of the four major basilicas in Rome. The Basilica’s official title is “Basilica of the Most Holy Savior and of Saints John the Baptist and John the Evangelist in the Lateran” but most often called … Read more
Dedication of St. John Lateran
Dedication of St. John Lateran Feast date: Nov 09 The feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran is celebrated by the entire Church. It marks the dedication of the cathedral church of Rome by Pope Sylvester I in 324. This church is the cathedra (or chair) of the bishop of Rome, … Read more
Pope Leo XIV: Build the Church on the solid foundations of Christ, not on worldly criteria
Pope Leo XIV addresses the faithful at the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome on Nov. 9, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA Vatican City, Nov 9, 2025 / 06:40 am (CNA). At the Basilica of St. John Lateran on Sunday, Pope Leo XIV urged Christians to build the Church on “solid foundations” rooted in … Read more
Pope warns against stereotypes and prejudices that obscure the mystery of the Church
Pope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Nov. 9, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Nov 9, 2025 / 07:15 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV invited the faithful to contemplate “the mystery of unity and communion with the Church of Rome” and to recognize that “the true sanctuary … Read more