It might seem like the Church is “changing colours,” but it’s actually a long-standing tradition, especially in the Catholic Church and some other Christian denominations.

The colours you see (on the priest’s clothing and in church decorations) follow something called the liturgical calendar, which marks different seasons and celebrations throughout the year. Each colour has a meaning:

• White (or gold): Joy and celebration. Used for major feasts like Christmas and Easter
• Purple (or violet): Preparation and repentance. Seen during Advent and Lent
• Green: Ordinary time (regular weeks of the year) Symbolizes growth and daily faith
• Red: Passion, sacrifice, or the Holy Spirit Used on Pentecost and for martyrs
• Pink (rose): A lighter, joyful break during serious seasons. Appears briefly during Advent and Lent

So the priest’s outfit (called vestments) changes colour to match the meaning of the season or celebration; it’s like a visual way of telling the story of the Church year.