Newark Advocate Faith Works columnist Jeff Gill discusses themes of Advent over time and how they can be applied today.

Known far and wide for his positive, uplifting messages of hope, John O Leary, a motivational speaker, author and podcaster, ...

Christmas is often described as the most wonderful time of the year--a season of warmth, connection, and celebration. But for the more than 11 million incarcerated individuals worldwide, the holiday ...

Today, I recognize every American celebrating December 8 as a Holy Day honoring the faith, humility, and love of Mary, mother of Jesus and one of the ...

Pope Leo XIV got a rockstar welcome from thousands of Lebanese youth on Monday, bringing them a message of hope on the second day of his visit to the crisis-hit country. Locals have joyfully welcomed ...

BEIRUT (AP) — Pope Leo XIV challenged Lebanon’s political leaders on Sunday to be true peacemakers and put their differences aside, as he sought to give Lebanon’s long-suffering people a message of ...

Pope Leo XIV concluded his visit to Turkey on Sunday, embarking for Lebanon with a mission to deliver a message of hope to its beleaguered populace and reinforce a vital Christian community in the ...

Pope Leo XIV is on his first foreign trip to Turkey and later Lebanon, marking an important Christian anniversary and bringing a message of peace to the region at a crucial time for efforts to end the ...