Bishop Michael Martin has established guidelines for the reception of holy Communion in the Diocese of Charlotte to strengthen unity in worship, uphold the church's liturgical norms and encourage ...

How we handle objects says a lot about how we regard them. When looking at fine jewelry, for example, we are mindful to handle the gems carefully. When observing fine works of art, we don’t even touch ...

With the closing of the Holy Door of St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome, the Vatican began on Dec. 25 the gradual conclusion of the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope convened by the Church. The rite was presided ...

Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. As the parishioners of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Charlotte count down the days to ...

Two cakes are placed side by side, each offering a unique visual style. The first cake has a warm, classic look with chocolate drip and marshmallows, while the second features bright rainbow sides ...

Fifth Bishop of Charlotte Michael T. Martin delivers the Homily during a Mass for Deceased Pope Francis on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Saint Mark Catholic Church in Huntersville, NC. JEFF SINER ...

Mary Ward did a lot of remarkable things. She was highly learned at a time when women were denied a formal education. She was a bold pioneer in a field dominated almost entirely by men. And she was ...

The first-look poster for 'Aroopi' has been unveiled, hinting at a dark and suspenseful thriller. Joy Mathew stars in the film, directed by Abhilash Warrier, who also penned the screenplay. The movie ...

The two-foot-tall Santa Claus statue under Liz Marek’s Christmas tree is not cake. But you’d be forgiven for wondering if it was. Last month, Marek was named the champion of Netflix’s “Is It Cake?

Zohran Mamdani will be the first New York City mayor to be sworn in on a Quran when he takes office at midnight on Jan. 1, officials said. Mamdani, who will be the first Muslim to lead City Hall, will ...

Zohran Mamdani, the young upstart of the US left, was sworn in Thursday to take over as New York mayor for a term sure to see him cross swords with President Donald Trump. After the clocks struck ...