Nov. 26 Wednesday of the Thirty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time, Weekday
The Roman Martyrology includes in commemoration:
St. Peter of Alexandria
St. Peter of Alexandria Feast date: Nov 26 Local commemorations of the fourth-century martyr Saint Peter of Alexandria will take place on Nov. 25 and 26. Although his feast day in the Western tradition (on the latter date) is no longer a part of the Roman Catholic Church’s universal calendar, he remains especially beloved among … Read more
Pope Leo centralizes oversight of St. Peter’s and St. Mary Major basilicas
The main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. / Credit: Jorge Royan (CC BY-SA 3.0). Vatican City, Nov 26, 2025 / 08:00 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV has issued a new decree revising the financial and administrative norms governing the basilicas of St. Peter and St. Mary Major, bringing both institutions under the ordinary … Read more
Nov. 25 Tuesday of the Thirty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time; Opt Mem of St. Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin & Martyr, Opt. Mem.
Today Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Catherine of Alexandria (d. 305). From time immemorial St. Catherine had been venerated at the monastery on Mount Sinai when, in the fifteenth century, the monks discovered her body. Legend has made of her a young Christian of Alexandria who rejected the advances of the Emperor Maximinus … Read more
Pope to give 2025 Ratzinger Prize to conductor Riccardo Muti at Christmas concert
Conductor Riccardo Muti has been awarded the 2025 Ratzinger Prize. / Credit: Riccardo Muti Italian Opera Academy Vatican City, Nov 25, 2025 / 08:00 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV will present the 2025 Ratzinger Prize to the renowned Italian conductor Riccardo Muti, one of the most influential and respected figures in international music, during a … Read more
St. Catherine of Alexandria
St. Catherine of Alexandria Feast date: Nov 25 Catholics and other Christians around the world celebrate today, Nov. 25, the memorial of St. Catherine of Alexandria, a revered martyr of the fourth century. St. Catherine was the subject of great interest and devotion among later medieval Christians. Devotees relished tales of her rejection of marriage, … Read more
Vatican defends monogamy against polygamy, polyamory
null / Credit: Alex Studio/Shutterstock Vatican City, Nov 25, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). A new Vatican document defends marriage as a monogamous relationship amid the growing popularity of polyamory and addresses the pastoral challenges caused by conversion to Catholicism of people in polygamous situations. “One Flesh: In Praise of Monogamy” was published in Italian … Read more
ALL SOULS DAY PRAYER
All Souls Day Prayer (General Petition) Merciful Father,On this holy day, we remember all the faithful departed.In Your boundless love and compassion,look kindly on the souls who have gone before us.Cleanse them of every sin and imperfection,and bring them into the fullness of Your eternal light. Grant comfort to those who grieve,hope to those who … Read more
Prayer to the Immaculate Heart of Mary (General Petition)
Prayer to the Immaculate Heart of Mary (General Petition) O Immaculate Heart of Mary,Mother of Jesus and our most gentle Mother,I come before you with confidence and love.You know the desires of my heart,the worries I hold,and the hopes I cherish. Wrap me in your maternal mantle of protection.Intercede for me before your beloved Son,that … Read more