Since traditional Catholics generally do not put up the family tree until just before Christmas, they sometimes add some decoration to the wreath in Advent colors, which are purple for penance and ...

The holiday begins the liturgical year, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops ... are symbolized by the color purple or blue. The third Sunday of Advent — known as Gaudete Sunday ...

Some commentators on color claim that bluish purple became the color of penance in the Western Church (during Lent and Advent) because purple is a combination of blue and red. The blue reminds us ...

Even with the advent of the playoff system ... teams will face off this Friday in Jenks in a 6A-I quarterfinal. Bergen Catholic vs. Don Bosco Prep (N.J.) These powerhouse programs have faced ...

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From conclave to “Habemus papam,” here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.

“I look forward to the advent of a new pope ... Rob McCann, chief executive officer of Catholic Charities Spokane, said his organization “felt blessed by a Pope who championed people in ...

In the papal conclave to elect a new pope, here's a look at what the color of smoke (black or white) means after each vote.

A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the ...

With the advent of the Internet ... and Mayor Parker’s 2010 historic victory are represented in bold and vibrant colors. And smack-dab in the middle, holding court over the dance floor, was ...

With this in mind, and with the advent of spring and the ephemeral nature ... The bougainvillea provide such a riot of color, and I wish we could have more of them in the center islands of our ...

Investors are entering 2025's first-quarter earnings season with a huge cloud of uncertainty hanging over them — thanks primarily to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. The scale of duties ...