Pope Leo XIV calls on Knights of Columbus to be ‘prophets of harmony’
Pope Leo XIV called on the Knights of Columbus to be “prophets of harmony” by promoting the virtues of unity and charity. “I express deep gratitude for your orders, continued…
Spanish persecution survivors reveal hidden stories of faith and resistance
Anti-Christian violence claimed the lives of numerous clergy, religious, and lay Catholics in Spain during the 1930s, producing one of the most extensively studied chapters in the modern history of…
250 years after independence, the little-known story of colonial America’s Catholics
When the American Founding Fathers declared independence from the British crown 250 years ago, Catholicism represented a very small portion of the population — accounting for less than 2% of…
Toronto Catholics launch first conference for young professionals
The Young Professional Catholics of Toronto (YPCT), a growing lay association of the Archdiocese of Toronto, will host its first conference on Sept. 26 at the Canada Event Centre in…
5 tips for being a better godparent or confirmation sponsor
Being chosen as a godparent or confirmation sponsor entails a commitment to providing spiritual accompaniment to the godchild or candidate, helping that person to grow in his or her faith.…
Northern Arabia’s apostolic vicar urges Christians to stand firm in hope
The apostolic vicar of Northern Arabia, Bishop Aldo Berardi, has affirmed that churches throughout his vicariate remain open to all faithful and to anyone seeking prayer despite the uncertainty affecting…
How vampires show us God’s mercy: Nun who writes vampire novels concludes trilogy
Vampires can teach us about ourselves and about God’s mercy, at least according to Sister Allison Gliot, a religious sister who wrote a vampire trilogy that concluded this summer. Gliot…
Hope along the highway: The ministry behind thousands of pro-life billboards
For nearly four decades, a Minnesota-based pro-life organization has sought to change minds about abortion not through politics but through public education. Mary Ann Kuharski, founder of Pro-Life Across America,…
March for Life president steps down to become ‘full-time mom’
March for Life president steps down to focus on family Jennie Bradley Lichter, the president of the March for Life, is stepping down to devote more time to her family…
Catholic Charities leader says Texas nun has felt ‘overwhelmed with fear’ after detention by ICE
The brief detention by immigration officials of a Catholic religious sister in south Texas continues to reverberate through immigrant Catholic communities, with Sister Norma Pimentel saying the experience left lasting…
Catholic advocate warns of safety risks as New York assisted suicide law looms
Ahead of New York’s assisted suicide law taking effect, Jamie Towey, president of Aging with Dignity, said the initial legislation “was easily the most dangerous bill ever written on assisted…
Scottish bishop excommunicates rector of Redemptorists after illicit ordination
Bishop Hugh Gilbert of Aberdeen, Scotland, has pronounced Father Michael Mary Sim, rector of the Congregation of the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer, to be excommunicated from the Catholic…