Though not yet near pre-pandemic levels, Mass attendance numbers are on the rise in England and Wales, according to figures... Read more
A recent Eucharistic procession in Derry, Ireland, highlighted an inspiring revival of Catholic faith in a city synonymous with some... Read more
Speaking from his residence at Casa Santa Marta in an unscheduled appearance via video, the pontiff praised music's unique ability... Read more
Father Zvonimir Pavicic, OFM, welcomed the recent Vatican recognition of the spiritual phenomenon at Medjugorje as a call to make... Read more
On Feb. 11, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Read more
Cardinal Kurt Koch reflected the tension between the two essential parts of the Second Vatican Council: fidelity to the sources... Read more
The Paris public prosecutor’s office has announced that, despite serious allegations of abuse, it will not investigate Abbé Pierre because... Read more
The alleged attacker reportedly stabbed 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose to death Feb. 3 at All Saints Catholic High School in the... Read more
Opponents of the original bill saw it, on the contrary, as a courageous choice that endeavors to respect the plurality... Read more
“This way of accompanying Christian faithful who are in such situations does not correspond with the teaching of Pope Francis,”... Read more
Agatha was ruthlessly tortured and martyred under the Roman Emperor Decius in the third century and credited after her death... Read more
Spanish Bishop José Ignacio Munilla warned about the theories spread by Father Pablo d’Ors that suppose a “crazy interpretation of... Read more
The superior general of the Society of Jesus, Venezuelan priest Arturo Sosa, has convoked a meeting of all the Jesuit... Read more
The Dicastery for the Causes of Saints has validated the diocesan investigation for the beatification cause of Servant of God... Read more
In Ireland, Feb. 1 marks the beginning of spring and the celebration of “Lá Fhéile Bríde” — St. Brigid’s Day. Read more
St. Brigid has given Ireland one of its most iconic religious and cultural images — the cross that carries her... Read more
History notes how much the Freemasons hated St. John Bosco — whose feast the Church celebrates Jan. 31 — but... Read more
The controversy has highlighted divisions within German Catholicism regarding migration policy. Read more
The Vatican has issued a decree recognizing the heroic virtues of Servant of God Luigina Sinapi, declaring her “venerable.” Read more
Under Archbishop Anastasios Yannoulatos’ leadership, after the fall of communism, more than 400 parishes were reopened and several new churches... Read more