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Mary holding Jesus.

Want to get close to your (Heavenly) Mother? Check out this book.

Jan 1, 2018

By Mary Farrow

For Catholics, it’s fairly par-for-the-course to be questioned by non-Catholics about the Blessed Virgin Mary at some point.  Read more

Pope Francis preaches in St. Peter's Basilica for the Feast of Mary, Mother of God Jan. 1, 2018.

Pope on New Year’s Day: Devotion to Mary is a must

Jan 1, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

At the start of the new year, Pope Francis said that having a devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary isn’t... Read more

Pope Francis delivers a homily at Vespers in St. Peter's Basilica on Dec. 31, 2017.

Our response to the gift of Jesus? – ‘Thank you,’ Pope says New Year’s Eve

Dec 31, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

At Vespers for the close of 2017, Pope Francis said that the only adequate response to God’s gift of His... Read more

Solanus Casey. Courtesy of the Capuchin Province of St. Joseph.

The quirky Father Solanus: Squeaky violinist, tamer of bees

Dec 30, 2017

By Mary Farrow

You’ve heard of Jesus’ multiplication of the loaves. But have you heard of Fr. Solanus Casey’s multiplication of the ice... Read more

Why nullity cases always include a defender of the bond

Dec 30, 2017

In the process of declaring the nullity of marriage there is a position of  utmost importance which allows the judges... Read more

Prison.

In the US, we're more likely to jail the mentally ill than get them help

Dec 29, 2017

By Matt Hadro

People with severe mental illness are much more likely to be incarcerated than treated for their disorders, say advocates, and... Read more

Documents from a CUA research trip to to Urmia, Van, and Mosul. Courtesy of The Catholic University of America.

Saving ancient Christian cultures…one story at a time

Dec 29, 2017

By Adelaide Mena

Ancient artifacts. Centuries-old legends. Prayers dating back to the time of Christ. An enemy seeking to destroy it all. And... Read more

Catholic leadership conference in Chicago aims to ‘inspire and equip’

Dec 28, 2017

Thousands of Catholic leaders from all walks of life will ring in the new year at the Fellowship of Catholic... Read more

Only a well-formed conscience can decide: Cardinal Marx on sexual morality

Dec 28, 2017

German Cardinal Reinhard Marx has stated that decisions about sexual morality must be discerned according to a well-formed conscience, respecting... Read more

The perfect Christmas gift: a wedding dress for a poor bride

Dec 28, 2017

A Catholic wedding planner has encouraged married women in Ecuador to “put a smile on the face of a poor... Read more

Near Texas-Mexico border, Catholics plan a community of encounter

Dec 28, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

A partnership among the Diocese of Brownsville, businesses, and other community partners aims to create a self-sustaining space where area... Read more

Is the single life a vocation? Maybe we're asking the wrong question.

Dec 27, 2017

By Mary Farrow

From a young age, Catholics are taught to pray about and discern their vocations – whether they're called to marriage,... Read more

The story behind sex change surgery you haven't heard

Dec 27, 2017

By Mary Farrow

You've probably heard of Bruce Jenner.  Read more

Lucia Santos. Public Domain, Wikipedia.

Fatima nun has 15,000 pages of evidence for beatification cause

Dec 27, 2017

Officials with the beatification cause of Sister Lucia dos Santos have collected thousands of pages of materials testifying to the... Read more

Priest. Public Domain via Pixabay.

He used to spit on those going to Mass – now he's a priest

Dec 27, 2017

After an anti-clerical childhood and adolescence, filled with hatred for the Church, Fr. Juan José Martínez says he discovered “that... Read more

St. Peter's out of toothpicks. Screenshot.

Man builds replica of St Peter's Basilica with 36,000 toothpicks

Dec 26, 2017

The Eiffel Tower, the Colosseum, the Statue of Liberty, the Taj Mahal; these are just some of the monuments that... Read more

Franciscan brother.

What is it like to be a religious brother?

Dec 26, 2017

By Mary Farrow

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?

Dec 26, 2017

By Mary Farrow

It was August in Rome, the dog days of summer, and most people had left the Eternal City for the... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Midnight Mass for Christmas Dec. 24, 2017.

Jesus' coming is an invitation to conversion, Pope Francis says

Dec 26, 2017

By Elise Harris

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

Dec 26, 2017

For many people, a warm meal is a way to come together, celebrate, and spend time with friends and family.... Read more