National Catholic Register

How to Obtain a Plenary Indulgence During the 2025 Jubilee

Pope Francis opens the Holy Doors at St. Peter's Basilica to begin the Year of Mercy, Dec. 8, 2015.

A plenary indulgence is a grace granted by the Catholic Church through the merits of Jesus Christ to remove the temporal punishment due to sin.

PHOTOS of Aurora Borealis: The Divine in the Dancing Skies

Ian Forsyth
People visit St Mary's lighthouse in Whitley Bay to see the aurora borealis, commonly known as the northern lights, on May 10, 2024 in Whitley Bay, England. The UK meteorology office said a strong solar storm may allow northern parts of the UK the chance to see displays of aurora.

‘The Heavens Declare the Glory of God!’

Biden Administration Tightening Asylum System to Stop National Security Threats

The new rule authorizes border agents to screen asylum seekers for “national security, criminal, or other public safety concern[s]” at the “earliest stage possible.” Those flagged as potential threats to the U.S. and its citizens can be denied entry into the U.S. immediately.

By screening asylum seekers for national security concerns when they first enter, the rule would enable border agents to remove threats from the country immediately.

The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Is Our ‘Emmaus Moment’

Rachel Moore
Unlike the National Eucharistic Congress that will take place at its conclusion, the pilgrimage has never been done before.

A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER: It’s important to remember that this isn’t just an ‘event.’ It’s a call to action.