‘The religion of the Incarnation’: Catholic artists reflect on the necessity of beauty
“It is the enemy who wishes to make the world ugly, and he has had a lot of help in that direction these last 200 years. Our task is to…
What St. Patrick can still teach the world
Yet, there was one man who wasn’t all that impressed with Patrick, and that was Patrick himself. In reading his own writing, one quality perhaps rises above the rest: humility.…
Harrison Butker addresses family life, gun violence, Taylor Swift, and more in far-reaching interview
“I think we need strong fathers in the home. I think we need men that are leading, that are setting good examples, that are teaching the young men in our…
German bishops to Church in Africa: Initiate canonization of German martyrs
“Please translate the biographies of the African martyrs into your national language!” Moll urged during a March 7 interview, days after sharing the list of German martyrs killed in Africa.…
Head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church talks war, the pope, and same-sex blessings
Shevchuk said there is a great desire among the people of Ukraine for Pope Francis to visit the country and that they “are praying” for him to come soon. Despite…
How Irish Catholic slaves brought the faith to the Caribbean
African slaves transported to British Caribbean holdings later in the 17th century would experience even worse brutality at the hands of their masters, as perpetual or chattel slaves, until slavery…
Satisfying the ‘hungry heart’: an interview with Bishop Barron
Barron told Flynn he also sees hopeful signs and opportunities for the Church. He has observed that even “some of the most popular podcasts in the world” that were secularized…
Christendom College women’s basketball wins national title
Mary Pennefather, a freshman, and Catherine Thomas, a junior, led the USCAA in points per game with 24.6 and 27.3 points per game respectively, and total points scored, with 566…
Virginia diocese offers to assist with burial of unborn baby found in pond
“The Diocese of Arlington has made it known that we are willing to assist with the proper burial and committal of the remains,” Burbidge said. The bishop “urge the faithful…
Hong Kong’s draconian National Security Law won’t affect seal of confession, diocese says
By Matthew Santucci Rome Newsroom, Mar 15, 2024 / 16:30 pm The Diocese of Hong Kong on Friday issued a statement that the seal of confession would not be violated…
Peru’s Congress approves legislation protecting pregnant women and their babies
Article 2 of the legislation stipulates that both the state and society, especially health care professionals, are obliged to provide special protection during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. This…
Pope Francis names U.S. police professional, Colombian bishop to minor protection commission
A former colonel with the Illinois State Police (ISP), Kettelkamp retired after 29 years of service, during which time she headed the ISP’s crime labs and crime scene services. She…