Archive for July 28, 2017

?w=200&h=150

What the Holy See told the UN about Middle East Christians

The Middle East needs peace, human rights, and the continued presence of Christians, a Holy See diplomat told the U.N.... Read more

Pope Francis. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Who are the martyrs Pope Francis will beatify in Colombia?

During his six-day visit to Colombia in September, Pope Francis will beatify martyrs Bishop Jesús Emilio Jaramillo Monsalve and Fr.... Read more

Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro speaks at a rally in Caracas in support calling a constituent assembly, May 23, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

With constitution re-write looming, Catholics in Venezuela still looking for solution

Venezuela faces potentially radical changes to its constitution this weekend, after years of economic collapse and shortages.  Read more

Photo ?w=200&h=150

Updated: Gard family announces that Charlie has died

A spokesperson for the parents of terminally ill British infant Charlie Gard has reported that their “beautiful little boy” has... Read more

?w=200&h=150

Judge axes order reducing jail time for sterilized inmates

Tennessee Judge Sam Benningfield has rescinded his controversial order offering reduced sentences to prisoners who would undergo sterilization procedures.  Read more

Latest news

Pope Francis welcomes Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East Mar Awa III to the Vatican on Nov. 9, 2024.

The Assyrian-Catholic bond: a model of unity despite differences

Pope Francis speaks on the solemnity Christ the King in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Nov. 24, 2024.

Pope Francis urges young Catholics to build a world rooted in Christ’s kingship

Nave of St. Josaphat Ukranian Catholic Cathedral in Parma, Ohio.

Eastern Catholics begin Nativity Fast to empty themselves as did Christ in the Incarnation

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on the feast of Christ the King, Nov. 21, 2021.

Christ the King: Pope Pius XI’s hope for ‘lasting peace among the nations’

“Roadmap to Reality: Carlo Acutis and Our Digital Age” is a new documentary film exploring the life of Carlo Acutis that will be coming to theaters in the spring of 2025.

Carlo Acutis film gains backing from National Eucharistic Congress, McGrath Institute

Pope Francis smiles at his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024.

Papal trip confirmed: Here is what Pope Francis will do in Corsica on Dec. 15

Archbishop Boris Godziak, Archbishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Archiparagi of Philadelphia.

Ukrainian archbishop encourages Trump to go to Ukraine

A groom flashes a peace sign at wedding-goers while processing out of St. Mary’s Church in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, after having his marriage sacramentally blessed at the Marriage Mass on Oct. 19, 2024.

Couples find sacramental marriages ‘in God’s perfect timing’

The relics of St. Thomas Aquinas are kept in Toulouse, France, where the Dominican order was founded.

Skull of St. Thomas Aquinas to visit Washington, DC, on international tour

Farm workers.

Catholic Campaign for Human Development spent $11.4 million over its budget

Liturgical Calendar Show this year
Nov 24
St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions
Today's readings

TRENDING