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Vacation’s over: How to get back into the routine with joy and hope
The return to school, early-morning routines, and multiple responsibilities offers the opportunity to begin anew and embrace Christian joy and... Read more
Father Joseph Farrell elected as Augustinians’ new prior general
The Order of St. Augustine announced that Father Joseph Lawrence Farrell, OSA, was elected as its new prior general. Read more
More than half a million pilgrims have visited St. Carlo Acutis’ tomb so far this year
More than 620,000 people have visited the tomb of St. Carlo Acutis in the first eight months of 2025, according... Read more
AI companions pose risks of isolation, psychosis, priest warns
A priest and bioethics professor has urged the Catholic Church to offer “real connection” amid the rise of AI companions. Read more
Inspired by Acutis and Frassati: ‘You don’t have to be perfect to be a saint’
On Sunday, St. Peter’s Square was filled with singing and prayers in many languages accompanying the first canonizations of Pope... Read more
King Charles III becomes first monarch to visit Newman’s Birmingham Oratory
The provost of the Birmingham Oratory, Oratorian Father Ignatius Harrison, said it was a very brief but joyful visit that... Read more
Bishop’s message to young people ahead of Acutis canonization: ‘Follow his example’
“Dear faithful and most beloved young people, let yourselves be guided by Carlo, follow his example, follow in his footsteps,... Read more
French seminarian, inspired by Frassati, publishes book about the soon-to-be saint
Timothée Croux said he discovered Frassati, who was from Turin, Italy, and who died in 1925, through scouting and shares... Read more
Duchess of Kent, first senior royal to become Catholic in 300 years, dies at 92
The Duchess of Kent’s 1994 reception into the Church by Cardinal Basil Hume marked the first public conversion of a... Read more
12 amazing facts about the life of Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati
Pier Giorgio Frassati, the young Italian who will be canonized on Sept. 7, became a popular role model soon after... Read more
Catholic families forced from homes in renewed sectarian attacks in Belfast
Sectarian attacks by loyalist paramilitary groups on women and children in Belfast, Northern Ireland, have led to several Catholic families... Read more
Church’s voice ‘vital’ in guiding AI’s future, symposium experts say
Entrepreneurs, academics, and clergy came together in Scotland’s capital to tackle the ethics of emerging AI technologies in the context... Read more
Belgian bishops announce collection to cover outstanding debt from Pope Francis’ visit
The Belgian bishops announced a new collection to raise the remaining 800,000 euros ($940,000) to cover the debts owed for... Read more
UPDATE: Pope Leo, patriarch in Lisbon pray for those killed, injured in cable car accident
The patriarch of Lisbon offered his prayers for the dead and injured in an accident involving the Elevador da Glória,... Read more
From Slovakia to Rome: Godzone’s youth outreach faces mixed reactions
The Godzone Project, launched in Slovakia, has drawn thousands of people to worship concerts across Central Europe. Read more
Vatican issues special stamps for canonization of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati
The young faces of Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati will be immortalized in special stamps issued on... Read more
7 Catholic churches attacked in Spain last month
The Observatory for Religious Freedom and Conscience reported seven cases of vandalism and desecration against Catholic churches in Spain last... Read more
12 things you should know about soon-to-be saint Carlo Acutis
Who was Carlo Acutis? Was his body found incorrupt? Was he really a gamer? What did he play? Here are... Read more
11 saints who had pets or who befriended animals
Here are a few saints who have been remembered not only for their dedication to God and others but also... Read more
Norwegian bishops warn of euthanasia support ahead of parliamentary election
Bishop Erik Varden of Trondheim and Bishop Fredrik Hansen of Oslo also voiced concern about growing political support for euthanasia. Read more
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