St. Peter’s Square was illuminated by candlelight Saturday night as pilgrims prayed the rosary in a procession in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The rosary procession was part of a Vatican ...

The prayer was the culmination of a worldwide day of fasting, prayer, and penance for peace in the world called for by the Pope amid the escalating war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Pope ...

Never Known to Fail. Oh, Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh Star of the Son, ...

Prayer has always been the heartbeat of Christian life. For centuries, believers have turned to traditional prayers to seek peace, guidance, and closeness with God. Among the most beloved prayers is ...

This is another installment of “Into the Archives,” a series that looks back on stories from the Belleville News-Democrat archives. On the 13th of every month, a small group gathers at the National ...