Archive for May 27, 2024

Rajesh Mohur pictured with Carlo Acutis on the day of his confirmation.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

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

Russell Brand, Candace Owens, and Shia LeBeouf.?w=200&h=150

By Martin Barillas

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

The phenomenon of celebrity conversions to the faith has taken center stage, especially on social media, and they have been... 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. ?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

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

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

Flags for Memorial Day in the United States of America.?w=200&h=150

By Jen Fulwiler

6 easy activities to help children understand Memorial Day

As Americans remember those who have given their lives in defense of the country, here are some ideas to help... Read more

Former La Plata Archbishop Gabriel Antonio Mestre.?w=200&h=150

By Daniel Payne

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

Archbishop Gabriel Antonio Mestre said he was leaving office “with deep peace and total rectitude of conscience.” 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.?w=200&h=150

By Sabrina Ferrisi

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

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