Archive for November 12, 2023

Caleb Perkins, 29, was one of several young men and women from around the world who shared their testimonies in videos played for 800,000 people during the Stations of the Cross with Pope Francis at World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, in August.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

From anger to joy: Young convert shares story on World Youth Day stage

A convert summarizes his journey to finding a home in the Catholic Church after experiencing family issues that spiraled him... Read more

At the end of the Mass of consecration on Nov. 1, 2023, María Ruiz Rodríguez shows the ring symbolizing her membership in the Ordo Virginum. That's the only outward sign of her consecration.?w=200&h=150

By Marinella Bandini

Church in Jerusalem welcomes new consecrated member

María Ruiz Rodríguez made her consecration in the Ordo Virginum on Nov. 1, permanently rooting herself in the local ecclesiastical... Read more

Pope Francis pray the Angelus before over 20,000 faithful at St. Peter's Square on Nov. 12, 2023.?w=200&h=150

By Matthew Santucci

Pope Francis: Cultivate ‘the inner life’ rather than appearance and image

The pope also warned that today there are many obstacles to having a genuine moment of inward reflection. Read more

Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas.?w=200&h=150

By Jonathan Liedl

Strickland saga: Ousted bishop speculates on reasons the Vatican removed him

“I really can’t look to any reason except I’ve threatened some of the powers that be with the truth of... Read more