“Is that wedding music I hear” was the opening line of a Top 40 gospel song a few years ago. “There’s a heavenly preparation for the celebration …,” the song goes on, adding that “The bride is adorned ...

Pope Francis gives his blessing to visitors in St. Peter's Square at the end of his general audience at the Vatican June 12, 2024. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez) Below is the text of Pope Francis’ weekly ...

Professor Jem Sullivan discusses how beauty can save the world. Clockwise from left: Adoration culminates the second evening session of the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis; the ‘Pietà’ ...