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What people with intellectual disabilities can teach us about friendship
When French Catholic Jean Vanier brought two men with intellectual disabilities to live with him in his home, he did... Read more
Cardinal Grech, renowned theologian, dies at age 94
Cardinal Prosper Grech, an internationally renowned theologian, died on Monday at the age of 94. Read more
New book explores: How should Americans think about religious liberty?
Helping Americans understand the importance of religious freedom, as well as a measured view of contemporary threats to it, is... Read more
After Columbine: How one survivor found faith, and a vocation
Many years before she entered religious life, Sister Mary Gianna Thornby was an ordinary high school sophomore at Columbine High... Read more
Arizona home helps women rebuild lives after prison
Women leaving prison can face numerous challenges – from finding housing and employment despite a criminal record to repairing relationships... Read more
How a Kansas humanities program shaped a generation of Catholic leaders
Almost 50 years ago, the University of Kansas established a new humanities curriculum. It lasted only about ten years. But... Read more
Pope Francis asks families to put down their phones on Holy Family feast
On the feast of the Holy Family of Nazareth Sunday, Pope Francis encouraged families to get off their cell phones... Read more
'Life is always beautiful': What 81 years and 6,000 babies have taught Flora Gualdani
In more than 40 years, Flora Gualdani delivered an estimated 6,000 babies, sometimes in the most difficult circumstances life can... Read more
Suicide is on the rise - What can the Catholic Church do to help?
On Monday of National Suicide Prevention Week this year, popular evangelical pastor and mental health advocate Jarrid Wilson, 30, reportedly... Read more
Joliet Bishop Conlon announces medical leave of absence
The Diocese of Joliet announced Friday that Bishop Daniel Conlon will take a medical leave of absence from leadership of... Read more
Why Blessed is She's founder says she's blessed
“What makes Blessed is She different is that it’s not about one person, there is no cult of personality. It’s... Read more
Missionary priest rescues children from slavery in the DRC mines
Fr. Willy Milayi is a Missionary of the Immaculate Conception who lives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He... Read more
Can tattoos be sacramentals?
When the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to the English Carmelite, St. Simon Stock, she carried the Carmelite scapular in her... Read more
A bowl of soup, and a chance for compassion
For nearly 15 years, a Catholic charity in south-central New York has sold ceramic bowls to raise both money for... Read more
Strong online boundaries make for the happiest relationships, study finds
Cutting ties with old flames, before the internet, used to be easy. Read more
Exorcist: Temptation – not possession – is the most significant demonic activity
Though dramatic representations of demonic possessions, as seen in Hollywood, can make them appear to be the primary method of... Read more
Development of prison catechesis program draws strong support
It took a Catholic evangelist just three days to raise the funds online for an apologetics and faith formation curriculum... Read more
Pope prays for Philippines, struck by deadly Christmas Day typhoon
Pope Francis Thursday prayed for the people of the Philippines, who were hit Christmas Day by a typhoon which has... Read more
St. Stephen's martyrdom shows 'true meaning of Christmas,' Pope Francis says
The death of St. Stephen, the Church’s first martyr, teaches Catholics to renew their commitment to charity and self-gift, part... Read more
New Michigan vocational school combines Catholic education, skilled trades
A new vocational school in Grand Rapids, Michigan will open its doors next year to young men interested in learning... Read more
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