The earliest surviving poem in the English language has been discovered in the National Central Library of Rome ...

The Archbishop of Mbarara, His Grace Lambert Bainomugisha, has pledged to formally sign and incorporate more than 600 Runyankole-Rukiga Catholic liturgical hymns composed by the late John Bosco ...

A crucifix is seen behind purple hyacinths on the steps of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican April 19, 2025, as volunteers prepare St. Peter’s Square for Easter morning Mass. (Photo: CNS/Lola Gomez) ...

Managing Editor Alison DeNisco Rayome joined CNET in 2019, and is a member of the Home team. She is a co-lead of the CNET Tips and We Do the Math series, and manages the Home Tips series, testing out ...

‘Be Thou My Vision’ features original lyrics by Mary Byrne from the Church of Ireland’s 1919 ‘Hymns from Irish Sources’ hymn book. (Photo: John Alexander) One of the oldest and most globally beloved ...

The Diocese of Fall River Catholic Schools Office is partnering with Hallow, a Catholic prayer app, to help students, teachers and families deepen their faith and build daily prayer routines. The ...

‘Hymns that are liked by the people are a good choice, but it’s also important that they convey the Catholic faith,’ said Archbishop Shawn McKnight. Scene from the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress ...

While having the ability to stream from a multitude of devices is not a new concept whatsoever, there are many variables that can interrupt your favorite show or movie on the go. Whether on a flight, ...

On June 17, Father Pierre Nguyễn Kim Long — composer of the iconic “Prayer of Peace” and over 3,500 hymns — passed away at 84. His death is not only a loss for Vietnamese sacred music but the end of ...

Pope Leo XIV is the first North American pontiff appointed to lead the Catholic Church. As a native Chicagoan, he's been confirmed a White Sox fan by his brother in interviews after he was elected ...

(RNS) — A new documentary details a project to revamp an 1,800-year-old hymn for a modern audience. The Oxyrhynchus Hymn is the oldest surviving Christian hymn with musical notation — and was ...

For this Jubilee Year, the church has been given a beautiful, multilingual hymn entitled “Pilgrims of Hope.” If you participate in any jubilee events, whether local or international, you will no doubt ...