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The quirky Father Solanus: Squeaky violinist, tamer of bees
You’ve heard of Jesus’ multiplication of the loaves. But have you heard of Fr. Solanus Casey’s multiplication of the ice... Read more
Why nullity cases always include a defender of the bond
In the process of declaring the nullity of marriage there is a position of utmost importance which allows the judges... Read more
In the US, we're more likely to jail the mentally ill than get them help
People with severe mental illness are much more likely to be incarcerated than treated for their disorders, say advocates, and... Read more
Saving ancient Christian cultures…one story at a time
Ancient artifacts. Centuries-old legends. Prayers dating back to the time of Christ. An enemy seeking to destroy it all. And... Read more
Catholic leadership conference in Chicago aims to ‘inspire and equip’
Thousands of Catholic leaders from all walks of life will ring in the new year at the Fellowship of Catholic... Read more
Only a well-formed conscience can decide: Cardinal Marx on sexual morality
German Cardinal Reinhard Marx has stated that decisions about sexual morality must be discerned according to a well-formed conscience, respecting... Read more
The perfect Christmas gift: a wedding dress for a poor bride
A Catholic wedding planner has encouraged married women in Ecuador to “put a smile on the face of a poor... Read more
Near Texas-Mexico border, Catholics plan a community of encounter
A partnership among the Diocese of Brownsville, businesses, and other community partners aims to create a self-sustaining space where area... Read more
Is the single life a vocation? Maybe we're asking the wrong question.
From a young age, Catholics are taught to pray about and discern their vocations – whether they're called to marriage,... Read more
The story behind sex change surgery you haven't heard
You've probably heard of Bruce Jenner. Read more
Fatima nun has 15,000 pages of evidence for beatification cause
Officials with the beatification cause of Sister Lucia dos Santos have collected thousands of pages of materials testifying to the... Read more
He used to spit on those going to Mass – now he's a priest
After an anti-clerical childhood and adolescence, filled with hatred for the Church, Fr. Juan José Martínez says he discovered “that... Read more
Man builds replica of St Peter's Basilica with 36,000 toothpicks
The Eiffel Tower, the Colosseum, the Statue of Liberty, the Taj Mahal; these are just some of the monuments that... Read more
What is it like to be a religious brother?
When Brother Jim Peterson, OFM Cap., was in middle school and high school, he felt like every time someone prayed... Read more
Our elders are lonely – do we care?
It was August in Rome, the dog days of summer, and most people had left the Eternal City for the... Read more
Jesus' coming is an invitation to conversion, Pope Francis says
On Tuesday Pope Francis said there is a strong link between the death of St. Stephan, the Church's first martyr,... Read more
These youth feed 2000 homeless people every night in Uruguay
For many people, a warm meal is a way to come together, celebrate, and spend time with friends and family.... Read more
On Christmas, Pope says we see Jesus in every suffering child
Pope Francis on Christmas Day said the commemoration of Christ's birth is an occasion to remember and pray for every... Read more
How do we fund sacred art in the Church? This priest has an idea
The John Paul II Foundation for the Sacred Arts is rethinking how the Catholic Church should fund well-crafted art. But... Read more
Mary is a perfect example of how to respond to God's plan, Pope says
With Christmas just a day away, Pope Francis said Mary's humble and modest response at the announcement of Jesus' birth... Read more
