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How the early Christians lived their lives: 5 ways to be a witness today
The example set by the early followers of Jesus of Nazareth has inspired and resonated with Catholics of all times,... Read more
March for Life in Spain takes the mask off culture of death
“It’s time to unmask the lies, horrors, businesses, and ideologies that sustain the culture of death,” said the organizers of... Read more
Camino Croatia: A medieval pilgrimage route restored
Unbeknownst to many, Croatia boasts one of those ancient routes leading to the famous Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Read more
Irish voters keep motherhood, traditional family in constitution
Irish voters by large margins rejected proposed changes to the 1937 Irish Constitution. Read more
How St. Frances of Rome became the inspiration for ‘a blessing on cars’
Francesca Romana dreamed of becoming a nun but found sanctity in her vocation to marriage and for her service to... Read more
Bishop rules on supposed apparitions of Virgin Mary in Italy
After an investigation by a group of experts, an Italian bishop has decreed that the alleged apparitions in Trevignano Romano... Read more
‘God never tires of forgiving’: Pope Francis hears confessions at Roman parish
Choosing the theme “Walking in the New Life,” the pope stressed that the Lenten journey is a moment of interior... Read more
Priests suspend YouTube program after making ‘comments in bad taste’ about Pope Francis
A group of priests have suspended “until further notice” their YouTube program following the controversy sparked by comments about Pope... Read more
The last prophecy of St. Thomas Aquinas before he died 750 years ago
St. Thomas Aquinas uttered a last prophecy and an emotional prayer before his departure to heaven. Read more
St. Thomas Aquinas’ relics carried in procession for 750th anniversary of his death
Bishop Mariano Crociata led the procession to honor the medieval philosopher and theologian widely considered one of the greatest thinkers... Read more
Pro-abortion activists aggressively harass peaceful pro-life prayer vigil in Germany
A lawyer and executive director of 40 Days for Life International denounced a March 1 attack by abortion activists on... Read more
Priest battles ‘hate crime’ charges for criticizing Islam
A Spanish priest is facing up to three years in prison on “hate crime” charges for his heated words about... Read more
Ireland at a crossroads: Redefining family, motherhood on the ballot
Proposed changes to the Irish Constitution would abolish “all reference to motherhood,” Ireland’s bishops argue. Read more
Finnish study: Transgender surgeries for minors do not solve mental health issues
While some have claimed that puberty-blocking drugs and transgender surgical procedures are “life-saving medicine,” the study disputes that claim. Read more
French bishops call for fasting and prayer as France enshrines abortion in constitution
The French National Assembly in January voted to introduce a “right to abortion” in the French Constitution. Read more
Archdiocese demands priests apologize for ‘scandalous’ words about Pope Francis
The Archdiocese of Toledo, Spain, has demanded that two priests apologize for comments they made “that harm the communion of... Read more
French bishops lament country’s enshrinement of abortion in constitution
The French Bishops’ Conference said it was “saddened” by the Senate’s overwhelming passage of the constitutional measure. Read more
Polish nunciature: Archbishop’s resignation linked to negligence in addressing abuse claims
According to a 2021 report by the Polish Catholic outlet Więź, the Polish nunciature had received four reports from three... Read more
Putin warns West of nuclear war risk over Ukraine troop deployment
“[The West] must understand that we also have weapons that can hit targets on their territory,” Russian President Vladimir Putin... Read more
What should a Lenten homily be like? God told a saint
St. Angelo d’Acri (1669–1739) heard a divine voice give him advice on preaching and went on to become known for... Read more
