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What the littlest children can teach us about suffering
“There will be saints among the children.” Read more
Meet the Creole nun who risked her life to teach slaves
Venerable Henriette DeLille, born a “free woman of color” before the Civil War, had all the makings of a life... Read more
Spanish prison ministry helps rehabilitate inmates
A prison ministry founded by a Spanish Jesuit in the 1960s is bearing fruit, with inmates overcoming obstacles such as... Read more
Bearded Gospel Men: A new devotional honoring the hairy and the holy
You’ve heard it said that beardliness is next to Godliness. Read more
Cardinal Maradiaga responds to allegations of corruption
Cardinal Oscar Andrés Rodriguez Maradiaga has rejected accusations of financial mismanagement, and offered an explanation for allegations that he has... Read more
The horror of Ukraine's forgotten famine still casts a shadow
Parents forced to choose which of their children will eat dinner that day. Children watching as their parents succumb to... Read more
Gingrich officially begins term as new US ambassador to Vatican
Newly-appointed American Ambassador to the Holy See, Callista Gingrich, presented her letters of credential to Pope Francis in a meeting... Read more
What an Italian bishop saw at his first exorcism
Archbishop Erio Castellucci has a response to those who think the devil is not real: “they’re mistaken.” Read more
Italian nun helps brides say 'yes' to the dress
Italian brides are finding wedding dresses at an unusual spot hidden in the Umbrian hills, where they are able to... Read more
Irish forest secretly grows into Celtic cross
The Celtic cross has been recognized as an emblem of Irish Christianity for centuries. Read more
Military chaplains help traumatized soldiers, but who helps them?
As military veterans and victims of violence are treated for psychological trauma, the emotional wounds of missionaries and military chaplains... Read more
Cardinal Maradiaga accused of financial mismanagement
An Italian media outlet has reported allegations of financial mismanagement on the part of Honduran Cardinal Oscar Maradiaga, although no... Read more
We all need God’s mercy, cardinal says at Law’s funeral
At the funeral of Cardinal Bernard Law on Thursday, Cardinal Angelo Sodano said that every one of us is imperfect,... Read more
Pope to Roman Curia: Be faithful to the Petrine office
In a speech before the start of the Christmas break Thursday, Pope Francis exhorted Curia members to carry out their... Read more
So, Catholic coloring books for grown-ups are a thing...
Coloring books for adults have exploded onto the bookstore scene in the past two years. What was considered a hobby... Read more
Men are craving authentic friendships – and it's ok to admit it
When Timothy Piazza pledged a fraternity at Pennsylvania State University in February 2017, he had hoped to find a brotherhood. Read more
St. Therese of Lisieux's parents inspired this drug rehab project
A project to end the drug scourge in Uruguay has drawn inspiration from the parents of the “Little Flower” Saint... Read more
The order of Irish Catholics you probably haven't heard of
They’re Irish, they’re Catholic, and they’re proud. But you maybe haven’t heard of them. Read more
Pope Francis and bishops respond to Law’s death as funeral plans finalized
The Vatican announced Wednesday that the funeral Mass of Cardinal Bernard Law, the former archbishop of Boston who died Dec.... Read more
Pope: All of Mass is important – don’t be late!
Pope Francis on Wednesday stressed the importance of getting to Mass on time, noting that every piece is important, especially... Read more
