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Vatican apologizes after pope’s derogatory remark on gay men in Catholic seminaries
Spokesman Matteo Bruni told journalists that the pope “never intended to offend or express himself in homophobic terms, and he... Read more
New Mexico priest dies by suicide amid child sex abuse investigation
The Archdiocese of Santa Fe said in a press release that Daniel Balizan had “taken his life” ahead of “a... Read more
Report: Pro-life pregnancy centers provided over $367.9 million worth of services in 2022
A new report finds that 2,750 pro-life pregnancy resource centers in the United States provided nearly $367.9 million worth of... Read more
Bishops’ call to address ‘maternal health crisis’ highlights U.S. maternal death rate
The U.S. bishops this month urged Congress to address the “maternal health crisis” in the United States. Read more
‘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
‘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
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
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
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
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
World Children’s Day: Pope Francis instills key lesson on Holy Spirit at Mass with children
The pope gathered with tens of thousands of children in St. Peter’s Square for Mass and provided a lively lesson... Read more
Meet the modern-day ‘devil’s advocate’ in the process of canonization
Monsignor Alberto Royo Mejía is the promoter of the faith in the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints. Read more
New priest finds calling to young adult ministry through Ultimate Frisbee
Father Gregory Miller fell in love with Ultimate Frisbee in high school and was a part of his school’s team,... Read more
12 things to know and share about the Holy Trinity
The Holy Trinity is the central mystery of the Christian faith. Here are 12 things to know and share. Read more
Pope Francis meets with 50,000 for World Children’s Day in Rome’s Olympic Stadium
“In you, children, everything speaks of life and the future. The Church, as a mother, welcomes you and accompanies you... Read more
Carbon dating reveals true age of purported tunics of St. Peter and St. John
A conference titled “The Tunics of St. Peter and St. John, Two Extraordinary Relics of the Sancta Sanctorum,” presented a... Read more
Kenyan pilgrims begin more than 200-mile walk to mark Ugandan Martyrs Day
Millions are expected to arrive at the Namugongo Shrine, the site where St. Charles Lwanga and his companions were burned... Read more
Cardinal Hollerich: ‘Today we have politicians. Politicians have no convictions’
In a recent interview, the archbishop of Luxembourg discussed the European elections and the dwindling influence of Christianity on politics. Read more
‘Come and get it’: Texas Catholic charity gives away nearly 50,000 pounds of potatoes
Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle’s Interfaith Hunger Project “received a HUGE donation of potatoes” and gave them all away. Read more
How Padre Pio overcame suffering with hope
On the birthday of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, we remember what one of the last journalists to interview him said... Read more
