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12 keys to using the brown scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
The Blessed Mother is believed to have given the brown scapular to St. Simon Stock on July 16, 1251. Read more
How the St. Benedict medal became a shield against the powers of darkness
St. Benedict, whose feast the Catholic Church celebrates on July 11, endured constant attacks from the enemy throughout his life. Read more
Historic St. Kateri Tekakwitha shrine welcomes visitors to walk in her footsteps
The Saint Kateri Tekakwitha National Shrine and Historic Site in New York honors the life of St. Kateri and the... Read more
Spanish archbishop encourages Christians to read Rule of St. Benedict
Archbishop Enrique Benavent Vidal of Valencia, Spain, encouraged the faithful to take advantage of summer vacation to delve deeper into... Read more
PHOTOS: Invisible ‘sword’ of St. Michael guides pilgrims to these 7 sacred sites
“St. Michael’s Sword” is a line that follows the locations of seven sanctuaries dedicated to St. Michael the Archangel from... Read more
Florida bishop: No problem with removing criminals, but ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is troubling
“Decency requires that we remember individuals being detained are fathers and mothers, brothers and sisters of distressed relatives,” Venice Bishop... Read more
Youth event in Spain draws thousands who are embracing holiness
At the foot of the shrine in Covadonga located in Asturias province Spain, more than 1,700 young Catholics from 28... Read more
Pope thanks Cardinal Burke, who clashed with Francis, for 50 years of priestly ministry
The pope commended Burke’s pastoral witness, writing: “He has preached the precepts of the Gospel according to the heart of... Read more
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass for creation with Latin prayers in Castel Gandolfo gardens
“We should pray for the conversion of many people, in and outside of the Church, who still do not recognize... Read more
Pope Leo XIV receives Ukrainian president Zelenskyy at Castel Gandolfo
According to an official statement from the Holy See, the two leaders discussed the ongoing conflict and “the urgency of... Read more
Ukraine visit leaves mark on Canada’s military ordinariate
Supported by the Poland military bishop, the mission involved roughly 40 military chaplains, many of whom have been dealing with... Read more
San Antonio Archdiocese to commemorate martyr who fought for religious freedom in Mexico
The Archdiocese of San Antonio will commemorate the 137th anniversary of the birth of Blessed Anacleto González Flores, the patron... Read more
Vatican approves Marian devotion in Slovakia but doesn’t recognize apparitions
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith granted a nihil obstat of Marian devotion surrounding the alleged apparitions of... Read more
Crippling priest shortage leads to restructuring of Grand Rapids Diocese
The Diocese of Grand Rapids, Michigan, has had just one ordination to the priesthood in the last two years and... Read more
Damascus summer camps celebrate 25 years of bringing youth to Christ
Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, Damascus summer camps has grown from 63 campers in a parish-based effort to 7,000 campers... Read more
U.S. Catholic bishops: Church will not endorse political candidates despite IRS shift
USCCB Director of Public Affairs Chieko Noguchi released a statement to announce that the Church will not endorse political candidates,... Read more
Historic Mass celebrated by papal nuncio at Anglican cathedral in rare event
For the first time in modern history, the apostolic nuncio to the United Kingdom has celebrated Mass in England’s most... Read more
Funeral of soccer star Diogo Jota: Tributes, mourning, and final farewell
The funeral of two Portuguese soccer players who died last Thursday in a traffic accident was held in an atmosphere... Read more
‘Never again second-class people:’ German bishops defend life amid high court controversy
Bishop Stefan Oster of Passau and Bishop Rudolf Voderholzer of Regensburg declared that anyone who relativizes human dignity protections should... Read more
Pope Leo XIV appoints Iowa priest to lead mission diocese of Baker, Oregon
Pope Leo XIV has tapped Father Thomas Hennen, vicar general of the Diocese of Davenport, Iowa, to be the next... Read more
