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What is it like to be a religious brother?
When Brother Jim Peterson, OFM Cap., was in middle school and high school, he felt like every time someone prayed... Read more
Our elders are lonely – do we care?
It was August in Rome, the dog days of summer, and most people had left the Eternal City for the... Read more
Jesus' coming is an invitation to conversion, Pope Francis says
On Tuesday Pope Francis said there is a strong link between the death of St. Stephan, the Church's first martyr,... Read more
These youth feed 2000 homeless people every night in Uruguay
For many people, a warm meal is a way to come together, celebrate, and spend time with friends and family.... Read more
On Christmas, Pope says we see Jesus in every suffering child
Pope Francis on Christmas Day said the commemoration of Christ's birth is an occasion to remember and pray for every... Read more
How do we fund sacred art in the Church? This priest has an idea
The John Paul II Foundation for the Sacred Arts is rethinking how the Catholic Church should fund well-crafted art. But... Read more
Pope Francis: Christmas invites us to be messengers of hope, tenderness
Pope Francis said the birth of Jesus is an invitation for all Christians to imitate him in reaching out to... Read more
Mary is a perfect example of how to respond to God's plan, Pope says
With Christmas just a day away, Pope Francis said Mary's humble and modest response at the announcement of Jesus' birth... Read more
'A saint for our times' – the inspiring story of Chiara Corbella Petrillo
Chiara Corbella Petrillo lived a short life. She met her husband Enrico Petrillo at age 18, became the mother of... Read more
What the littlest children can teach us about suffering
“There will be saints among the children.” Read more
Have you heard of Venerable 'Mama Bosco'?
While St. John Bosco is a beloved saint among Catholics, many do not know that his mother, Margaret Bosco, was... Read more
Meet the Creole nun who risked her life to teach slaves
Venerable Henriette DeLille, born a “free woman of color” before the Civil War, had all the makings of a life... Read more
Spanish prison ministry helps rehabilitate inmates
A prison ministry founded by a Spanish Jesuit in the 1960s is bearing fruit, with inmates overcoming obstacles such as... Read more
Bearded Gospel Men: A new devotional honoring the hairy and the holy
You’ve heard it said that beardliness is next to Godliness. Read more
Cardinal Maradiaga responds to allegations of corruption
Cardinal Oscar Andrés Rodriguez Maradiaga has rejected accusations of financial mismanagement, and offered an explanation for allegations that he has... Read more
The horror of Ukraine's forgotten famine still casts a shadow
Parents forced to choose which of their children will eat dinner that day. Children watching as their parents succumb to... Read more
Gingrich officially begins term as new US ambassador to Vatican
Newly-appointed American Ambassador to the Holy See, Callista Gingrich, presented her letters of credential to Pope Francis in a meeting... Read more
What an Italian bishop saw at his first exorcism
Archbishop Erio Castellucci has a response to those who think the devil is not real: “they’re mistaken.” Read more
Italian nun helps brides say 'yes' to the dress
Italian brides are finding wedding dresses at an unusual spot hidden in the Umbrian hills, where they are able to... Read more
Irish forest secretly grows into Celtic cross
The Celtic cross has been recognized as an emblem of Irish Christianity for centuries. Read more
