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Why St. Ignatius of Loyola is a saint for difficult times
The famous sickbed conversion of the founder of the Jesuits was only the beginning of his story of patience, perseverance,... Read more
Bavarian bishop blasts ‘beige’ Catholicism in Germany, defends Barron prize amid protest
The defense came as Barron received the Josef Pieper Prize in Münster on July 27 amid fierce protests from Catholic... Read more
How a Catholic priest led the Church’s ‘significant’ contribution to Deaf history
The National Institute for Deaf Youth of Paris was founded in 1760 by Father Charles-Michel de l’Épée. Read more
Leo XIV: Don’t be discouraged in your faith journey, God is always there to sustain you
During a July 29 meeting at the Vatican with catechumens from France, the Holy Father emphasized that baptism “makes us... Read more
Iconic Notre Dames des Champs church in Paris closed after 2 fires in 48 hours
Notre Dame des Champs, a Catholic church in Paris, was targeted in an arson attack just 24 hours after an... Read more
‘I’m devastated’: Polish archbishop asks Vatican to laicize priest accused of murder
Archbishop Adrian Galbas of Warsaw, Poland, has asked the Vatican to laicize a priest accused of murdering a homeless man. Read more
PHOTOS: Where St. Francis slept on stone, pilgrims still find peace
The Hermitage of St. Francis is a little known sanctuary in Assisi that still preserves the spirit of St. Francis. Read more
‘A voice told me not to be afraid’: The story of Lourdes’ 72nd recognized miracle
Diagnosed in 2006 with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis — a progressive and fatal condition — Antonia Raco experienced a recovery that... Read more
Why Poland remains a leader in religious vocations in Europe
Poland stands out as the undisputed leader in religious vocations in Europe in 2025, with 206 new ordained priests, the... Read more
Pope Leo XIV tells Dominican priors to ‘listen attentively to the Holy Spirit’
In a letter this week, Pope Leo XIV encouraged the prior provincials of the Dominicans to “listen to the Holy... Read more
Tribute or travesty? Dolce & Gabbana stages Catholic-vestment-inspired fashion show
The Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana put a spotlight on a new design collection inspired by Catholic liturgical garb... Read more
Inside the cave in France where many believe Mary Magdalene spent her final years
Tucked away in a rocky mountain in southeast France is a cave formed by natural erosion called La Sainte-Baume, where... Read more
Swiss politician faces court after firing 20 shots at image of Mary and Jesus
The Zurich public prosecutor’s office accuses Sanija Ameti of publicly disparaging religious beliefs and disturbing religious peace. Read more
Pope Leo XIV visits home for elderly in Castel Gandolfo: ‘Age doesn’t matter’
After spending time praying in the chapel, the Holy Father personally greeted approximately 20 elderly people, all between the ages... Read more
Family gives ‘Da Pope’ Chicago Bears T-shirt to Pope Leo XIV
Marcel and Ann Muñoz, along with their three children, met Pope Leo XIV after Mass on July 20 at the... Read more
Cologne Archdiocese calls canonical complaint ‘baseless’ as abuse survivors accuse cardinal
The Archdiocese of Cologne has dismissed a canonical complaint filed against Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki by German abuse survivors to... Read more
St. Thomas More’s skull may be exhumed from Canterbury vault for saint’s 500th anniversary
St. Dunstan’s Parochial Church Council in Canterbury says it “would very much welcome communication with the Vatican” about exhuming Thomas... Read more
Catholic youth urge European leaders to address migrant crisis with charity, understanding
This year’s written contribution by the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union Youth Net centers on solutions... Read more
Abortions in Ireland up 300% since 2018 referendum
One in 6 unborn children’s lives now end in abortion in the Republic of Ireland. Read more
Contemplating a crucifix led to conversion of young Chinese atheist
A young Chinese mother shares the testimony of her conversion from atheism to Catholicism. Read more
