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St. Maximilian Kolbe’s weapon for evangelization: the Miraculous Medal
As World War II raged around him in Poland, St. Maximilian Kolbe fought for souls using a printing press and... Read more
Lourdes baths have fully reopened as 30,000 expected for Assumption pilgrimage
More than 30,000 pilgrims are expected in Lourdes for the Aug. 15 feast day. Read more
Paris 2024: Athletes witness to their faith despite Olympic ban
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games have been the scene not only of sporting prowess but also of displays of faith... Read more
Belgium town to host Marian celebration ‘Virga Jesse’ again after 7 years
Tens of thousands of people are expected this year to attend the 47th gathering of “Virga Jesse” from Aug. 11–25. Read more
Is Edith Stein a doctor of the Church? No, but she could be one soon
The order of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, also known as Edith Stein, has made an official request to... Read more
Paris 2024: 7 arrested ‘at gunpoint’ for calling for an end to attacks against Christians
The seven were aboard a bus protesting the attack against the faith of Christians that was featured during the opening... Read more
One of three young English stabbing victims memorialized with Mass at Catholic parish
Alice Dasilva Aguiar, 9, was remembered as “the most beautiful, strongest girl in the world” during the service at St.... Read more
Swiss court: Parents must turn over documents to allow sex change of teen daughter
The parents have been embroiled in legal battles with Swiss government bodies for about three years to prevent officials from... Read more
Novak Djokovic crosses himself at the Olympics, gives glory to God for gold medal victory
The 37-year-old Serb, considered by many the greatest male tennis player in history, defeated the young Spanish superstar Carlos Alcaraz... Read more
UK bishops pray for peace amid widespread violent protests over stabbing attack
Auxiliary Bishop Paul McAleenan of Westminster condemned the appalling violence over the past week, especially that directed at migrants. Read more
Vatican deplores Olympic ‘offense done to many Christians’
In a brief statement emailed to journalists in French, the Holy See said it “was saddened by certain scenes at... Read more
British appeals court overturns lower court that forbade lifesaving care to teen
Britain’s Court of Appeal overturned an earlier court ruling that declared Sudiksha Thirumalesh, 19, lacked the mental capacity to make... Read more
‘Faith is not a game’: Pro-life association denounces indoctrination at Olympics
In the wake of the July 26 parody of the Last Supper led by a drag queen, an Italian pro-life... Read more
Cardinal Koch shares considerations for next conclave, pope, ecumenism
Cardinal Kurt Koch said in a recent interview that a conclave “is not a political thing, but a prayer” and... Read more
Boxer with male chromosomes defeats woman boxer in 46-second Olympic fight
An Algerian boxer with male chromosomes defeated an Italian woman boxer in an Olympics boxing match on Thursday after landing... Read more
Rupnik’s former studio: His art is being subjected to ‘cancel culture’
The art institute founded by disgraced former Jesuit Father Marko Rupnik is saying Rupnik’s art is being subjected to “cancel... Read more
Seven routes to Notre-Dame: Pilgrims take off across France ahead of cathedral’s reopening
The legendary church’s reopening “is a historic moment and an opportunity to march behind the Blessed Virgin,” reads the Les... Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise visit to amusement park
According to the Holy See Press Office, the pontiff visited Sister Geneviève Jeanningros, who has been serving homosexuals and “transgender”... Read more
Olympic skateboarder uses sign language to quote Scripture before winning bronze
Rayssa Leal, a Christian, won the bronze medal in the women’s street skateboarding final on July 28. Read more
FOCUS missionaries join Catholic team supporting Olympic athletes in Paris
Varsity Catholic, a division of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students, has sent four missionaries to Paris to cater to... Read more
