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Pope Francis greets pilgrims as he arrives at his general audience on Wednesday, May 29,  2024, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican.

Pope Francis opens new catechetical cycle on Holy Spirit’s role in salvation

May 29, 2024

By Matthew Santucci

Titled “The Spirit and the Bride: The Holy Spirit Guides God’s People Toward Jesus Our Hope,” the new cycle will... Read more

The new gallery organ sits under construction at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Richmond, Virginia.

A major organ build in Virginia highlights the ‘multidisciplinary’ art of church organ-making

May 29, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The Richmond cathedral’s search for a new organ eventually led it to the firm of Juget-Sinclair, whose build of the... Read more

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, speaks at the USCCB fall plenary assembly Nov. 14, 2023.

New report shows fewer abuse claims brought against U.S. Catholic clerics

May 28, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

The number of sex abuse allegations is down from 2,704 allegations brought the prior year, the report states, while some... Read more

A painting by Italian master Caravaggio titled “Ecce Homo” is pictured at the Prado museum in Madrid, Spain, on May 27, 2024.

Lost masterpiece of Christ now on display: ‘One of the greatest discoveries in the history of art’

May 28, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

The lost painting by Caravaggio was recently rediscovered and is now on display at the Museo del Prado in Madrid,... Read more

Kansas City Chiefs' kicker Harrison Butker (left) and Kansas City Chiefs' punter Tommy Townsend watch the ball during Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2023.

Harrison Butker doubles down on commencement speech at Catholic gala

May 28, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

“If it wasn’t clear that the timeless Catholic values are hated by many, it is now,” Kansas City Chiefs’ kicker... Read more

Dan and Whitney Belprez run Two Sparrows Farms, named for God’s promise to care for his sons and daughters. The couple has grown the farm and a family while holding to the truth that God provides through every trial and triumph.

Catholic family dedicated to regenerative agriculture says farming and faith go together

May 28, 2024

By Mary Gates

Michigan couple Dan and Whitney Belprez own Two Sparrows Farms and have grown their farm and family while holding that... Read more

The tomb of Blessed Carlo Acutis in Assisi, Italy.

Carlo Acutis: What did he die of and where is he buried?

May 28, 2024

By Diego López Marina

The news of the upcoming canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis has people wanting to know about the circumstances of his... Read more

After a four-year hiatus, the Corpus Christi festival is returning on Thursday, May 30, 2024, to Gilberto Parada Stadium in the town of Montero, Bolivia, where it is expected to draw the attendance of approximately 30,000 people, as in previous years.

Corpus Christi: 30,000 people expected to turn out for festival in Bolivia stadium 

May 28, 2024

By Julieta Villar

After a four-year hiatus, the Corpus Christi festival is returning this year to Montero, Bolivia, where it is expected to... Read more

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his Wednesday general audience on May 22, 2024, at the Vatican.

Vatican apologizes after pope’s derogatory remark on gay men in Catholic seminaries

May 28, 2024

By Matthew Santucci

Spokesman Matteo Bruni told journalists that the pope “never intended to offend or express himself in homophobic terms, and he... Read more

Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

New Mexico priest dies by suicide amid child sex abuse investigation

May 28, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The Archdiocese of Santa Fe said in a press release that Daniel Balizan had “taken his life” ahead of “a... Read more

A mom receives a donation of free gifts at ABC Pregnancy Resource Center in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Report: Pro-life pregnancy centers provided over $367.9 million worth of services in 2022

May 28, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

A new report finds that 2,750 pro-life pregnancy resource centers in the United States provided nearly $367.9 million worth of... Read more

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Bishops’ call to address ‘maternal health crisis’ highlights U.S. maternal death rate

May 28, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The U.S. bishops this month urged Congress to address the “maternal health crisis” in the United States. Read more

Bishop Robert J. Brennan of Brooklyn holds the Eucharist as he enters Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Cathedral in Brooklyn, New York, on May 26, 2024. The visit was part of the New York leg of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage.

‘He’s coming!’: Joyous Eucharistic pilgrimage visits New York, crosses Brooklyn Bridge

May 27, 2024

By Sabrina Ferrisi

The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage marked one of its most anticipated highlights Sunday in New York City, culminating with a crossing... Read more

Former La Plata Archbishop Gabriel Antonio Mestre.

‘It pains me to leave’: Pope Francis accepts resignation of Argentinian archbishop

May 27, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Archbishop Gabriel Antonio Mestre said he was leaving office “with deep peace and total rectitude of conscience.” Read more

A woman and a girl in Tigray walk with supplies. The founder and CEO of the global school-feeding charity Mary’s Meals visited northern Ethiopia in March and confirmed reports of a widespread hunger crisis unfolding rapidly in Tigray in the aftermath of a two-year civil war and ongoing drought. 

Where children are hungry: famine hot spots and Catholic groups that are helping

May 27, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Approximately 350 million people are in dire need of food globally, including vast numbers of children. Catholic groups are on... Read more

Rajesh Mohur pictured with Carlo Acutis on the day of his confirmation.

From Hinduism to Catholicism: How Blessed Carlo Acutis inspired a man to convert

May 27, 2024

By Courtney Mares

The son of a Brahman Hindu priest became a Catholic through young Carlo Acutis’ joyful witness to the Eucharist and... Read more

Russell Brand, Candace Owens, and Shia LeBeouf.

No reason to be cynical about celebrity conversions, Bishop Barron and others say

May 27, 2024

By Martin Barillas

The phenomenon of celebrity conversions to the faith has taken center stage, especially on social media, and they have been... Read more

Pope Francis greets thousands of children and their families as he makes his way through St. Peter's Square during the first World Children's Day, Sunday, May 26, 2024.

World Children’s Day: Pope Francis instills key lesson on Holy Spirit at Mass with children

May 26, 2024

By Rachel Thomas

The pope gathered with tens of thousands of children in St. Peter’s Square for Mass and provided a lively lesson... Read more

A view of the baldacchino underneath the central dome of St. Peter's Basilica.

Meet the modern-day ‘devil’s advocate’ in the process of canonization

May 26, 2024

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Monsignor Alberto Royo Mejía is the promoter of the faith in the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints. Read more

Father Gregory Miller plays Ultimate Frisbee during the annual "Cassock Classic."

New priest finds calling to young adult ministry through Ultimate Frisbee

May 26, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Father Gregory Miller fell in love with Ultimate Frisbee in high school and was a part of his school’s team,... Read more