Francisco and Jacinta: brother and sister saints who were seers at Fatima
Redeeming sorrow Shortly after the fourth apparition, Jacinta found a rope. The children agreed to cut it in three and to tie it around their waists, over their skin, as…
Rome to host 7th Day of the Catacombs, opportunity to reflect on early Christians
“So evocative memory, directly perceived and experienced, cannot fail to arouse profound reflection and therefore, for believers, prayer; a prayer addressed to the Lord, God of life and savior, but…
Are all religions equal? A Catholic priest responds
“If we affirm that there is only one God,” the Mexican priest continued, “then there is only one divine truth, and therefore one religion is the true one. So be…
German bishops halt move toward establishing a Synodal Council at Vatican’s request
Although it had not been explicitly on the publicly available agenda of the DBK assembly, a vote on approving the committee preparing the Synodal Council had been widely expected to…
St. Patrick's Cathedral hosts reparation Mass after 'scandalous' funeral for trans activist
“The Cathedral only knew that family and friends were requesting a funeral Mass for a Catholic, and had no idea our welcome and prayer would be degraded in such a…
Pope Francis launches study groups to analyze Synod on Synodality's key issues
These “matters of consideration,” which could not find a consensus in the first synod assembly, are defined as “points on which we have recognized that it is necessary to continue…
Argentine nun remembered for her smile considered for sainthood
The document calls on the faithful to communicate all information from which in some way elements favorable or contrary to the reputation of sanctity of Sister Cecilia María de la…
Blessed Mother statue at D.C.’s National Shrine vandalized
“Although saddened that acts of this nature take place, I am more concerned about the individuals who perpetrate such activity and pray for their healing,” Rossi said. The D.C. Metropolitan…
Russian opposition leader, outspoken Christian Alexei Navalny reportedly dead in prison
“If you want I’ll talk to you about God and salvation. I’ll turn up the volume of heartbreak to the maximum, so to speak. The fact is that I am…
Greece becomes first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex marriage
Just over a majority of lawmakers — 176 of 300 — voted in favor of the measure, while 76 rejected it. Several dozen more were not present and two lawmakers…
Registration opens for ‘milestone’ 2024 National Eucharistic Congress
“God is doing something big here,” Tim Glemkowski, executive director of the National Eucharistic Congress, said in a statement. “It is our hope that this movement of the Holy Spirit…
Catholic prayer app Hallow makes history in app store
This Lent, Hallow will walk listeners through “He Leadeth Me” by Father Walter J. Ciszek, a Jesuit priest and missionary who was imprisoned for 20 years in the Soviet Union…