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‘Follow Me’ SEEK conference to debut satellite event in Washington, D.C.
For the first time, the annual Fellowship of Catholic University Students’ SEEK conference will take place in two locations: Salt... Read more
Relics of Canadian Martyrs will tour western Canada for jubilee year
The relics of the Canadian Martyrs, usually housed in their Midland, Ontario, shrine, will make their first tour of western... Read more
Pope Francis’ 2024 travels: historic visits to Southeast Asia, Oceania, Belgium, and Corsica
Despite health challenges, Pope Francis embarked on ambitious travels in 2024, visiting Southeast Asia and Oceania, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Corsica. Read more
Pope Francis: How to be ‘pilgrims of hope’ during 2025 Jubilee Year
Pope Francis called on Catholics to become “pilgrims of hope” in a BBC podcast, emphasizing that “hope and kindness touch... Read more
Lord mayor of Westminster to receive papal knighthood, highest honor for lay Catholics
Councillor Robert Rigby will become a knight of St. Gregory sometime in 2025. Read more
Massachusetts Catholic school expands with $20 million classical-inspired building
A group of home schooling moms in Massachusetts banded together more than a decade ago with a vision: a classical... Read more
Priestly vocations are up in Burkina Faso despite Islamic terrorism
Despite constant terrorist attacks suffered by Catholics in Burkina Faso from Islamic fundamentalists, vocations to the priesthood have increased in... Read more
Canadian group that led push to legalize euthanasia warns of abuse of system
The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association, which pushed to legalize euthanasia in Canada, is now warning that additional government safeguards... Read more
Will Pope Francis visit Ukraine in 2025?
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, said “Pope Francis sometimes likes to make surprises.” Read more
White House backs off contraceptive mandate, potential win for Little Sisters of the Poor
The Department of Health and Human Services issued a notice stating it has opted to withdraw rule changes to the... Read more
Texas sues NCAA over men in women’s sports, alleges ‘deceptive’ practices
The NCAA allows biological men who identify as transgender women to participate in women-only sports competitions if they bring down... Read more
Norwegian bishop partners with EWTN and Exodus 90 for new ‘Desert Fathers’ podcast series
“The Desert Fathers in a Year” podcast series launches Jan. 1, 2025, coinciding with jubilee year. Read more
Catholic university in the Bronx now houses large collection of relics
Founded by Jean-Baptiste de La Salle in 1680, the Brothers of Christian Schools began to set up schools for poor... Read more
Jesuit High School ignites faith, inspires students to pursue priesthood
From lukewarm faith to priesthood, Jesuit High School is transforming the lives of young men. Read more
PHOTOS: Pilgrims from all over the world pass through Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica
Pilgrims from around the world are passing through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, which Pope Francis opened to... Read more
Biden signs defense bill that eliminates funding for underage transgender drugs
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 provides $895 billion in defense and military spending. Read more
Jubilee USA partners with Caritas International in debt relief campaign for poor countries
Representatives from Caritas Internationalis and Jubilee USA Network announced the five-year campaign, “Turn Debt into Hope,” on Dec. 23. Read more
We’re ‘finding creative methods to reach people,’ says bishop of 1-year-old Nigerian diocese
Bishop Gerald Mamman Musa said the innovative approaches to evangelization are bearing fruit in various sectors of his diocese. Read more
Pope Francis prays for persecuted Christians on feast of St. Stephen
In his Angelus address on Dec. 26, Pope Francis reflected on Stephen’s last words as he was being stoned to... Read more
Special report: Inside the prison as Pope Francis opens the Jubilee Holy Door
The intimate Mass led by Pope Francis marked a historic moment — the first opening of a jubilee Holy Door... Read more
