The Holy Family presents a profound portrait: a man, a woman, and a child, each reflecting distinct and unique virtues. Joseph, the father, stands out for his silence, gentleness, and readiness to ...

Bishops and priests come together at their local Cathedrals on Holy Thursday morning to celebrate the institution of the priesthood. During the Mass, the bishop blesses the Oil of Chrism that will ...

Sharp, rapid swings in the price of oil can have outsize effects on companies, economies, and global geopolitics. Oil price spikes can stunt economic growth, for example, and a sudden price plunge ...

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Pilgrims experience spiritual purification through holy dips, deepening devotion and faith in an atmosphere charged with collective energy. It fosters mental peace, emotional renewal, and a sense ...

Russia's average daily production of crude oil in 2024 slumped to its lowest level in nearly two decades, according to the latest figures, which reportedly show the impact of Ukrainian drone ...

The United States is also the largest consumer of oil, using about 20% of the world's supply, followed by China and India, which consume 15% and 5%, respectively. India stands out as the world's ...

Rosehip oil comes from the fruit and seeds of the wild rose bush. The oil is made by pressing rosehips, the rose bush’s bright orange fruit. Rosehips are mostly grown in the Andes Mountains ...

The feast of the Holy Family, celebrated this year on Dec. 29, is a beautiful way within the Christmas Octave to honor the human family to which Jesus belonged. The Holy Family of Jesus ...

(OSV News) — Bishops worldwide celebrated the opening of the 2025 Holy Year Dec. 29 with Masses in their cathedrals and co-cathedrals to mark the jubilee, which is themed “Pilgrims of Hope.” The ...

The chrism is a mixture of virgin olive oil and a range of aromatic essences. Some of the substances used in this holy anointing oil were mentioned in the Old Testament book of Exodus. Chrismation ...

Pope Francis has opened a "Holy Door" for the 2025 Catholic Holy Year at a prison, marking the first one opened at such an institution since the Jubilee tradition began in 1300. He celebrated the ...