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Olivia Newton-John attended Catholic Mass, said ‘favorite prayer’ daily
She began reciting the prayer after she became pregnant with her only child in 1986. In recent years she was... Read more
Why did the floor of a Spanish monastery turn blood red once a year for almost 500 years?
On Aug. 6 in the year 953, 200 monks living at the monastery of San Pedro de Cardeña in Burgos,... Read more
In Rome, a setback for Father Vincent Capodanno sainthood cause
Consultants to the Vatican office tasked with judging possible saints have recommended the suspension of Capodanno’s cause, though his backers... Read more
Drive-by gunshots target Denver-area Catholic church
No one was hurt, but the church suffered tens of thousands of dollars in estimated damage. Read more
Is Latin more effective in driving out demons? An exorcist responds
Father Francisco Torres Ruiz of the Diocese of Plasencia, Spain, said many wonder if an exorcism ritual from 1614 is... Read more
Britney Spears clarifies she asked for a Catholic church wedding: ‘I don’t like being called a liar’
The American pop star has more to say about wanting to be married in a Catholic church. Read more
Reacting to pontifical academy, theologian says teaching of Humanae vitae can't change
Even if a specific encyclical such as Humanae vitae is not infallible, "the teaching that it presents is in fact... Read more
German bishop, accused of abuse, found to have helped wanted pedophile priests escape to Latin America
The now-deceased prelate allegedly used money from the German Bishops' Conference to financially support other alleged perpetrators. Read more
Spanish shrine where Our Lady of Fatima appeared to Sister Lucía is falling into ruin
The place where Our Lady called for the first Saturday devotion needs urgent reconstruction work. Read more
Nicaraguan police place Catholic bishop, priests under house arrest
The bishop, along with six priests and six lay people, have been surrounded by dozens of riot police since Aug.... Read more
Cardinal Tomko, oldest living cardinal, dead at 98
Cardinal Jozef Tomko died early Monday morning in Rome at the age of 98. At the time of his death,... Read more
Kansas woman arrested after allegedly striking pro-life teen ‘with fists’ to the head
Grace Hartsock was knocking on doors to encourage Kansas citizens to vote for a pro-life amendment when, she says, she... Read more
Pope Francis: The desire for ‘eternal youth’ and ‘unlimited well-being’ is delusional conceit
Pope Francis said Wednesday that it is “delusional” to try to stop the natural passage of time in pursuit of... Read more
Vatican enlists influencers to get young, disenchanted Catholics to answer Synod survey
Jimmy Akin, a Catholic apologist and a host of the popular radio call-in show Catholic Answers Live, was tapped by... Read more
The history behind the persecution of the Catholic Church in Nicaragua
How did the Central American country come to such a crisis? Read more
Why the world’s largest cross and its custodians are under imminent threat in Spain
In a move that could destroy the largest cross in the world, Spain’s government wants to turn the world’s longest... Read more
Pro-lifers react with dismay to news that Irish government plans to fine for praying near abortion clinic
Pro-life campaigners and advocates for religious freedom in Ireland have expressed dismay following the news that the Irish Government intends... Read more
Cardinal Zen to stand trial in September over role with pro-democracy fund
Cardinal Joseph Zen is set to stand trial next month, along with four other people, in connection to his role... Read more
Catholic schools’ free lunch funds jeopardized by Biden LGBT rule change
A reinterpreted discrimination ban puts pressure on schools not aligned with the Biden administration’s LGBTQ agenda that rely on federal... Read more
Lightning strike causes major fire damage to historic Illinois Catholic church
Three firefighters were injured responding to the Aug. 8 fire St. James Catholic Church in Rockford, Illinois. Read more
