Pope Francis kicked off the first Saturday jubilee audience of 2025 by urging pilgrims to embrace hope as a divine strength that enables new beginnings, drawing inspiration from St. John the Baptist.

They are the hope prophesied in the Old Testament; the peace of the Incarnation; the joy it brings; the love we can experience — and Jesus Christ as the culmination of all. When the first candle ...

Whether you’re setting goals, looking for a fresh start, or simply hoping for inspiration, there are plenty of quotes and motivational tidbits from thinkers, activists, celebrities, and artists ...

“Messiah” has endured for centuries as a monument to the possibility of hope. The biblical texts it draws from tell a story of unity and redemption. Yet it came about only because of two ...

Yet in this space of reflection, we find an extraordinary opportunity: the chance to choose hope as a compass for the journey ahead. For those navigating disappointment, or when things look bleak ...

POUGHKEEPSIE, New York -- CaraMia Bacchiochi founded Hope On A Mission after overcoming her own struggles with homelessness and addiction. A passion project for her, Hope On A Mission has been ...

In a world where wars, turbulence and insecurity rage in numerous locales, the Advent season is a time of stillness and contemplation, of silence and the hope for new birth. "For those in the ...

In her first TikTok video after the presidential election, Hope Walz and her younger brother are driving without Secret Service protection for the first time post-campaign. “Finally free,” Gus ...

he says. Image: A man pushes his goods along an empty street in eastern Aleppo Fears of ISIS - but hope HTS will bring stability Everyone we meet has a story, each as horrifying as the last.