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Vatican says sainthood cause for American mom of 7 can move forward
Admirers of Ruth Pakaluk, a former atheist and Catholic convert, say that while many of her pursuits might have seemed... Read more
Teen anticipates speaking to Pope Leo XIV at upcoming National Catholic Youth Conference
Mia Smothers said she is looking forward to the “opportunity of a lifetime”: speaking with Pope Leo XIV at the... Read more
Burials for little ones: How a New Orleans ministry helps families grieve
Compassionate Burials for Indigent Babies buries babies who have died and organizes the funerals, which are held at a crypt... Read more
DHS official justifies immigration enforcement, cites St. Augustine’s ‘City of God’
Trump administration officials are vigorously defending the U.S. government’s immigration enforcement efforts, including citing St. Augustine’s “City of God.” Read more
Pope Leo XIV says missionaries ‘become a presence everywhere of the whole Church’
Pope Leo XIV told members of the diplomatic service at the papal missions they have been chosen to “become a... Read more
Pope Leo XIV encourages stronger climate actions
Pope Leo XIV said “stronger climate actions will create stronger and fairer economic systems” in a video message to the... Read more
Pope Leo XIV urges humane treatment of immigrants, calls for heeding U.S. bishops’ message
Pope Leo XIV said immigrants must be treated with dignity, and he encouraged all people in the United States to... Read more
Pope Leo XIV on Nigeria: ‘Christians and Muslims have been slaughtered’
Both Christians and Muslims have been slaughtered in Nigeria, where there is terrorist activity over economic questions, Pope Leo XIV... Read more
New York sees rising Catholic conversions amid broader national trends
The New York Post found that multiple New York City Catholic churches have year-over-year double or even triple the number... Read more
Federal officials encourage clergy to ‘reach out’ on pastoral care for detainees
Homeland Security officials encouraged clergy to coordinate with authorities to ensure detainees have access to holy Communion and religious services. Read more
How an American missionary empowered Bangladesh’s Christian community
Father Charles Joseph Young founded a credit union in 1955 that lifted Bangladesh’s Christians from poverty and now has $122.6... Read more
‘Hero of the confessional’ Father Carmelo De Palma beatified in Italy
Father Carmelo De Palma, a priest known as the “hero of the confessional,” was beatified Nov. 15 in Bari, Italy. Read more
Statue of Pope Leo XIV unveiled and blessed in Chiclayo, Peru
Chiclayo is celebrating following the installation of a 16-foot statue of Pope Leo XIV that welcomes visitors to the northern... Read more
3 things to know about the 2 papal basilicas dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul in Rome
Here are three things to know about the historical, architectural, and spiritual significance of the Basilicas of Sts. Peter and... Read more
St. Rose Philippine Duchesne: Great missionary of the Midwest
The Potawatomi gave St. Rose Philippine Duchesne the name “Quah-kah-ka-num-ad,” which means “woman who is always praying.” Read more
Pope Leo asks for liturgy that is ‘sober in its solemnity’ while respecting popular piety
Pope Leo XIV urged parishes to invest in liturgical formation while also encouraging people to pray the Liturgy of the... Read more
Catholic bishop calls Sheikh Hasina death sentence ‘one-sided’ and ‘abuse of power’
A Catholic bishop has criticized Sheikh Hasina’s death sentence as politically motivated, calling it an abuse of power that violates... Read more
How pregnancy centers help women: Centers provide $450 million in value, report finds
Pregnancy centers “provided over $452 million in total medical care, support and education services, and material goods in 2024,” according... Read more
Robert George resigns from Heritage Foundation board over Kevin Roberts video
Robert George, a Catholic academic focused on philosophy and law, resigned from his board position at the conservative Heritage Foundation... Read more
Pope Leo XIV holds protection of minors ‘deep in his heart’
Pope Leo XIV sent a message to participants in the meeting for “Building Communities that Protect Dignity,” promoted by the... Read more
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