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Catholic prison ministry makes good use of large donation of Bible study materials
Working with a Catholic lay group called Kolbe Prison Ministries, Jerry Trzeciak leads three-day retreats for inmates. Read more
Education initiative seeks to bolster Catholic schools with ‘treasury’ of Church’s tradition
The Institute for the Transformation of Catholic Education was founded at the Catholic University of America in October 2021. Read more
Alabama Supreme Court rules that frozen embryos are children under state law
State's wrongful death act applies to all children "regardless of their location." Read more
What would Thomas Aquinas make of AI?
According to one German theologian, the Catholic saint and doctor of the Church can contribute to contemporary discussions about AI’s... Read more
Francisco and Jacinta: brother and sister saints who were seers at Fatima
On Feb. 20, the Church celebrates the lives of two children, Francisco and Jacinta Marto, two of the seers of... Read more
Texas priest arrested over allegation of sexual misconduct with minor
Brownsville Bishop Daniel Flores said in a statement last week that diocesan officials had received an allegation against Father Fernando... Read more
Rome to host 7th Day of the Catacombs, opportunity to reflect on early Christians
Rome’s catacombs will be open to the public for free guided tours and moments of prayer and reflection on Saturday,... Read more
PHOTOS: Cardinal Rugambwa takes possession of Rome’s ‘Church of the Artists’
The cardinal was joined by priests from the Diocese of Rome as well as by senior prelates. Read more
Archbishop Vigneron rallies Catholics to engage in a spiritual ‘campaign’ this Lent
The chief shepherd of the Archdiocese of Detroit kicked off a season of penitence and fasting during Ash Wednesday Mass... Read more
Are all religions equal? A Catholic priest responds
Father Eduardo Hayen Cuarón, director of the newspaper Presencia in Mexico, responded to the question of whether all religions are... Read more
‘Guadalupe: Mother of Humanity’ opens Feb. 22 in U.S. theaters
The film, shot in four countries, opens with fictionalized recreations of the five apparitions of the Virgin Mary in Guadalupe... Read more
Pope Francis: Lent is a time to ‘encounter wild beasts and angels’
On the first Sunday of Lent, Pope Francis focused his Angelus address on the temptation of Jesus in the desert. Read more
New wilderness program for seminarians promises to ‘strengthen faith and brotherhood’
Wyoming Catholic College now offers backcountry treks for seminarians from dioceses across the country. Read more
Norway begins preparations for Jubilee of St. Olaf in 2030
The Church in Norway has begun plans for the millennium celebration of St. Olaf’s death. Read more
German bishops halt move toward establishing a Synodal Council at Vatican’s request
The bishops were poised to vote on the matter at their upcoming plenary assembly Feb. 19–22. Read more
Diocese of Rapid City announces death of Bishop Peter Muhich
The bishop had entered hospice earlier in the week. Read more
St. Patrick’s Cathedral offers reparation Mass after ‘scandalous’ funeral for trans activist
On Saturday, Father Enrique Salvo, the pastor of St. Patrick’s, responded to the “outrage over the scandalous behavior” after the... Read more
Pope Francis launches study groups to analyze Synod on Synodality’s key issues
The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis has launched synodal study groups to analyze key issues ahead of October’s Synod... Read more
Argentine nun remembered for her smile considered for sainthood
The edict has been signed that begins the process prior to the opening of the cause of canonization of Sister... Read more
Seeking peace in Mexico, four bishops meet with organized crime
Four bishops from the Mexican state of Guerrero recently met with members of organized crime in an effort to seek... Read more
