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St. Agatha, the early Church martyr who tradition says was visited by St. Peter
Agatha was ruthlessly tortured and martyred under the Roman Emperor Decius in the third century and credited after her death... Read more
10 saintly quotes to reflect on this Thanksgiving
The saints believed in giving thanks to God every day. In celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday, here are 10 quotes... Read more
12 amazing facts about the life of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
The young Italian who is expected to be canonized in the coming year became a popular role model soon after... Read more
Carlo Acutis: What did he die of and where is he buried?
The news of the upcoming canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis has people wanting to know about the circumstances of his... Read more
From Hinduism to Catholicism: How Blessed Carlo Acutis inspired a man to convert
The son of a Brahman Hindu priest became a Catholic through young Carlo Acutis’ joyful witness to the Eucharist and... Read more
The prayer of a holy journalist before dying for the freedom of the Catholic press
World Press Freedom Day is celebrated every May 3, drawing attention to the importance of free and independent news media. Read more
Illinois diocese creates Boy Scouts patch honoring Venerable Father Augustine Tolton
The Catholic Committee on Scouting in the Diocese of Springfield announced the Venerable Father Augustine Tolton Activity Patch. Read more
‘Cabrini’ celebrates the saint whose trust in Christ changed New York
In movie theaters on March 8, “Cabrini” brings to life the late-19th-century New York City missionary work of the first... Read more
11 quotes from the saints on love and relationships
In a culture where the family is attacked and love is often confused with lust, it can be hard to... Read more
Learning from St. Thomas Aquinas, 750 years after his death
St. Thomas Aquinas’ immortal thought continues to inspire and enlighten minds of all ages around the world. Read more
Pope Francis: Return to God’s word rather than social media’s ‘violence of words’
Speaking of the “immense power” that the word of God can unleash in people’s lives, Pope Francis encouraged us to... Read more
Here are 5 Catholic practices to help strengthen your faith life in 2024
In the constant search for spiritual growth and connection to the sacred in everyday life, discovering new ways to strengthen... Read more
U.S. bishops express strong support for proposal to name Newman a doctor of the Church
Bishop Robert Barron was among several bishops who spoke passionately in support this week of a proposal to name St.... Read more
What is the process for canonization? A guide for All Saints’ Day
On the day the Church celebrates the Church triumphant in heaven, we take a closer look at the formal process... Read more
A Christmas message in September: How ‘Good King Wenceslas’ inspired his people to follow God
We know him by the famous Christmas carol, but Wenceslaus I was known to be a man of deep faith... Read more
Parish named for Sts. Martha, Mary, and Lazarus keeps the faith on Chicago’s South Side
A parish under the three siblings’ patronage celebrates unity as it marks the July 29 feast day of the three... Read more
Hallow brings back popular ‘Saints in 7 Days’ series
The series on the popular Catholic prayer app, which first launched in 2022 and quickly became a fan favorite, has... Read more
PHOTOS: Birthplace of St. Bonaventure celebrates his feast day
For the citizens of Bagnoregio, Italy, the birthplace of St. Bonaventure, his July 15 feast is a solemn holy day... Read more
Corpus Christi Sunday 2023: Inspiring words from the saints about the Eucharist
Corpus Christi Sunday falls on June 11 this year. Read more
New ‘Padre Pio’ film is a human look at the famous saint, filmmakers say
Actor Shia LaBeouf says he leaned on the saint’s famous motto anytime things were difficult while making the film: Pray,... Read more
