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Pope Leo XIV’s connection to Spanish Civil War martyrs, Valley of the Fallen
Pope Leo XIV carries on his pectoral cross a relic of an Augustinian martyr bishop, Anselmo Polanco, who was executed... Read more
100 years after her canonization, St. Thérèse’s ‘Little Way’ still guides hearts to God
The centenary year of St. Thérèse’s canonization began Jan. 4 and will continue until Christmas, with a weekend of celebrations... Read more
Discover the chapel at the Spanish Steps where St. Thérèse prayed for her vocation
This year marks the 100th anniversary of St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s canonization on May 17, 1925. Read more
Leo XIV’s pontificate consecrated to Our Lady of Fátima at Portugal shrine
Approximately 470,000 pilgrims gathered in Fátima, Portugal, on May 12–13 to commemorate the 108th anniversary of the apparitions of the... Read more
9 things to know and share about Fátima
May 13 is the optional memorial of Our Lady of Fátima, arguably the most prominent approved apparition of the 20th... Read more
Controversial German Synodal Committee to meet this weekend
The German Synodal Committee meets this weekend without four bishops, who will not participate due to the Vatican’s warning that... Read more
The World War II tragedy still shrouded in silence 80 years later
On May 3, 1945, one of the greatest and most silenced maritime tragedies of the 20th century unfolded in the... Read more
Pope Francis’ passing leaves international soccer world in mourning
Among the tens of thousands of mourners paying their respects before the coffin of Pope Francis late last week was... Read more
7 popes are buried at St. Mary Major; Pope Francis will soon be the eighth
Pope Francis will be buried today at Santa Maria Maggiore — who are the other popes buried there? Read more
Record numbers of pilgrims flock to see the Holy Tunic of Christ near Paris
Open to the public from April 18 to May 11, the exhibit is galvanizing Catholic faithful across Europe. Read more
German bishops: Blessings of same-sex couples should be done with ‘appreciation’
The German Catholic bishops have published a handout that offers guidance to pastors on blessings for couples in “irregular” situations... Read more
How the tradition of Dutch flowers at the pope’s Easter Mass was saved
Dutch flowers adorn St. Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday. Here’s how the 37-year tradition was saved in 2022. Read more
The surprising Catholic origins of England’s hot cross bun
The origins of the hot cross bun traditionally made with currants, spices, flour, and eggs are closely linked to a... Read more
Iconic Holy Week processions in Seville vividly portray the Passion
The Holy Week processions in the Andalusian capital are one of Spain’s most iconic traditions, and this year was no... Read more
Britain’s highest court rules in favor of biological women
The U.K. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that only biological women are protected under Britain’s Equality Act, contradicting prior guidance by... Read more
Army chaplain in Dublin court forgives, embraces teen who nearly killed him
The attack occurred on Aug. 15, 2024, as the priest returned to his barracks in Renvyle in Ireland after an... Read more
Social media and personal research driving France’s record baptism boom, survey reveals
The Catholic Church in France will welcome a record number of adults into the faith this weekend with strong growth... Read more
Trinitarians, guardians of persecuted Christians: ‘We were born to go to the dungeons’
The Trinitarian order was founded at the end of the 12th century to free persecuted Christians. Today, it continues to... Read more
Surge in adults entering Church in England this Easter prompted by internet, tradition
Almost all English dioceses reported a significant increase in both catechumens and candidates at the Rite of Election at the... Read more
Record number of adult baptisms in France shows surge among youth
The French Catholic Church will welcome more than 10,384 adult converts at Easter baptisms this year, marking a 45% increase... Read more
