Q: If the church’s new year begins on the first Sunday of Advent, then why is the secular New Year’s Day (Jan. 1) a holy day of obligation? A: You are correct that the church’s liturgical new year ...

ROME – Pope Leo XIV kicked off the new year saying Christmas is a reminder of the freedom God offers through his salvation, and of the ability to start again each day with his mercy and love. Speaking ...

On Nov. 21, 2025, Pope Leo XIV spoke to young Catholics during the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) in Indianapolis, marking his first digital encounter with American teens. During this ...

Newark Advocate faith columnist Mark Katrick discusses why it's so hard to stick to New Year's resolutions and how tapping into your faith can help.