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Dilexit Nos: 7 takeaways from Pope Francis’ new encyclical on the Sacred Heart
The encyclical, issued on Oct. 24, examines the transformative power of Jesus’ heart as a font of healing for a... Read more
The Sistine Chapel was consecrated to Our Lady of the Assumption: 5 things to know
The famous chapel derives its name from the man who consecrated it: Pope Sixtus IV, who served as the Roman... Read more
In France, the great Jubilee of the Sacred Heart at Paray-le-Monial draws crowds
From now until June 27, 2025, the small town of Paray-le-Monial in France will be celebrating a jubilee for the... 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
Black Nazarene procession in the Philippines draws millions after returning from COVID
The Black Nazarene procession in the Philippines, one of the largest religious devotions in the world, returned this year to... Read more
Pentecost Novena: Here’s how to pray the first novena
The first novena ever prayed is the Novena to the Holy Spirit. This year, it begins on Friday, May 19,... Read more
Why this saint is the patron of souls in purgatory
For St. Nicholas of Tolentino, the Catholic imperative to pray for the dead was made very real to him. Read more
'Made New': Blessed Is She book explores Catholic women's identity
Made New: 52 Devotions for Catholic Women is a weekly devotional released in December. The book houses personal stories from... Read more
5 Angelic Prayers Everyone Should Know
Oct. 2 is the feast day of the guardian angels, just three days after the feast of the archangels. These... Read more
The Fourteen Holy Helpers: Plague saints for a time of coronavirus
By this time in the coronavirus outbreak, you may have cruised the empty toilet paper aisles and pasta shelves at... Read more
This unique chant brings Vietnamese Catholics deeper into Christ's Passion
While the Stations of the Cross are a worldwide Lenten devotion for Catholics, the faithful in Vietnam have an additional... Read more
Manoppello's Holy Face shrine sees uptick in US interest
The Shrine to the Holy Face of Christ tucked into Italy's Appennine mountains is starting to catch the attention of... Read more
