In a message to Catholics in Chicago, directed especially at young people, Pope Leo XIV urged them to become “beacons of hope” in the world by drawing close to God and forming a community of faith...
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Fernando Moscardó (center) and his friend Patricia (far left) meet with Pope Leo XIV and Bishop Mikel Garciandía of Palencia (right) after the Holy...
You know the scenes that make me sob the most in books and movies? It’s not when characters are treated unfairly. It’s not when all seems hopeless. It’s not even necessarily when the protagonist...
“The Eucharist is my highway to heaven.” – (Soon-to-Be) Saint Carlo Acutis Eeeeek! Let me pause for a minute to do some backflips!!! A real-life saint. A saint who was alive only 18 years ago?!...
In nearly 15 years of clinical psychology, it’s hard to imagine just how many people have expressed a deep longing to tangibly feel loved by God – to be able to truly rest in His presence. One of...
Jesus said to his disciples:“I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now.But when he comes, the Spirit of truth,he will guide you to all truth.He will not speak on his own,but he will...
The Jesuits, known for their educational and missionary work across Canada and the Americas, claim the diverted funds were intended for essential pastoral and formation programs—support for elderly...
Although the Pentecost Room remains open exclusively to Hotel guests until September 1, the general public is eagerly awaited in that grace filled space as part of the complete Notre Dame...
Is the successful Italian system of financial support for religions really under attack?
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A Brooklyn Park police officer looks on while guarding the entrance to a neighborhood on June 14, 2025 in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. / Credit: Stephen Maturen/Getty Images
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The front door of 212 E. 141st Place, the childhood home of Pope Leo XIV, in Dolton, Illinois. / Credit: EWTN News
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A small home in Dolton, Illinois...
Deacons gather in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome in February. The number of deacons in the U.S. has declined year over year, according to a recent report, June 13, 2025. / Credit: Daniel...
Pope Leo XIV will preside at the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati on September 7, the Vatican has announced.
The canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis had been...
“The poor can be witnesses to a strong and steadfast hope, precisely because they embody it in the midst of uncertainty, poverty, instability and marginalization,” Pope Leo XIV writes in his message...
Lin Jian, the spokesman for China’s foreign ministry, welcomed Pope Leo’s appointment of Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Lin Yuntuan of Fuzhou.
“China is willing to work together with the Vatican to...
Trinity Sunday celebrates the Church’s faith in the triune God, one God in three persons. This doctrine has baffled people for 2,000 years. Given that it is so hard to accept, why bother with it...
“The Church is made up of sinners, yes, but gives those sinners the graces to become saints.” Loving the Church? I’m working on a book about Catherine of Siena right now, and it has given me a great...
A Daily Quote to Inspire Your Catholic Faith “Our love for those we have brought closer to God is not a mere superficial affection. It is the same love that the Incarnate Son has for us.” – Fr...