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…
Inspired by Duolingo, Catholic missionary launches Creedo faith app
One day, while doing his daily Duolingo lesson, Catholic campus missionary Caleb Burbach had a realization: “Why can’t learning the Catholic faith feel this approachable?” The epiphany inspired Burbach to…
3 Catholic churches desecrated in a single French archdiocese
The Archdiocese of Tours in France reported that three Catholic churches within its jurisdiction have been desecrated and announced that Masses of reparation will be held at the affected churches.…
More than 2,000 Catholic Scouts gather for Mass at Scouting America National Jamboree
More than 2,000 Catholic Scouts and leaders gathered for Mass during the Scouting America National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia from July 26–30. With 70% of…
Florida attorney general confronts Catholic schools over vaccine mandate
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has sent a letter to the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops urging compliance with state law requiring religious exemptions for vaccine mandates. In a July…