Essay: How medieval Catholic traditions of thanksgiving prayers and feasting shaped the Protestant celebration of Plymouth’s pilgrims
In an article first published on The Conversation, JOANNE M PIERCE, of the College of the Holy Cross, looks at the links between medieval Catholic traditions and today’s Thanksgiving celebration in the US…
Pope attends year-end service but does not preside as expected
Vatican CityReuters Pope Francis ended the year by attending a vespers service on Friday where he praised those who responded to the COVID-19 pandemic with responsibility and solidarity rather than an attitude of “every person for themselves”. The Pope did not preside at the service as had been expected, leaving that to a senior Vatican […]