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Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, speaks during a fundraising event at Discovery World on July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee.

GOP vice presidential pick J.D. Vance on why he became Catholic

Jul 17, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

GOP vice presidential pick J.D. Vance says he “needed grace” and “needed to become a Catholic.” Read more

The Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem.

Crusader treasure unveiled: Medieval altar found in Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulcher

Jul 17, 2024

By AC Wimmer

The groundbreaking discovery sheds new light on Crusader history, medieval Christian art, and the enduring significance of one of Christianity’s... Read more

Father Mike Schmitz speaks at the revival session of the National Eucharistic Congress on July 18, 2024.

Father Mike Schmitz preaches repentance at National Eucharistic Congress

Jul 19, 2024

By Zelda Caldwell

The host of the popular “Bible in a Year” podcast called on the Catholics gathered in Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium... Read more

Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, arrives to the Faith and Freedom Coalition’s “God and Country Breakfast” at the Pfister Hotel on July 18, 2024 in Milwaukee.

13 things to know about J.D. Vance’s Catholic journey

Jul 21, 2024

By Matt McDonald

Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance has written extensively about his life in faith, both in a mega-selling memoir and... Read more

Some 6,000 grandparents and other older people attended the papal Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on July 23, 2023, for the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.

World Day of Grandparents: Vatican grants plenary indulgence for visiting the elderly

Jul 18, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

Those who are grandparents or elderly themselves can also receive a plenary indulgence. Read more

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The faith and witness of a young athlete who died running a half marathon

Jul 17, 2024

By Diego López Colín

In a July 14 statement, the Mexico City Sports Institute reported that a man died after fainting near the Angel... Read more

Pope Francis' brief remarks during the Angelus July 21, 2024, focused on the day’s Gospel passage from Mark, which demonstrates how rest and compassion for others go together.

Pope Francis: In the silence of adoration we receive God’s grace

Jul 21, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

At his weekly Angelus, the pope told Catholics to beware of “the dictatorship of doing.” Read more

A synodal Mass in progress at St. Dominic Church at Aluva in the Ernakulam Archdiocese of the Syro-Malabar Church on July14, 2024.

Syro-Malabar Church in India initiates plan to resolve bitter liturgical feud 

Jul 17, 2024

By Anto Akkara

“The Holy Qurbana [Mass] should not be the reason for division in the Church,” Father Antony Vadakkekara, Church spokesperson, told... Read more

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American Catholic bishops award $10.5 million in grants from special collection money

Jul 17, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

The grants assist people throughout the world with disaster relief, ministry, pastoral projects, evangelization, and children's programs, among other needs. Read more

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Puebla state in Mexico decriminalizes abortion, archdiocese responds

Jul 18, 2024

By Diego López Colín

In a statement posted on Facebook the same day, the Archdiocese of Puebla expressed “its most profound sadness” after the... Read more

Nearly 60,000 people attended the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis July 17-21, 2024.

National Eucharistic Congress ends with prayer for ‘new Pentecost’ for U.S. Church

Jul 21, 2024

By Courtney Mares

“Those who choose to stay with Jesus will be sent by Jesus,” Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle told the crowd of... Read more

“God was with me,” Trump said on Wednesday while speaking to a group of convention delegates, adding the close call “in many ways changes your attitude, your viewpoint on life. I think, honestly, you appreciate God even more.”

Spiritual tone at RNC heightened in wake of Trump assassination attempt

Jul 18, 2024

By Ken Oliver-Méndez

Invoking the presence and blessing of the Author of Life is usually limited to just the opening and closing prayers... Read more

Throughout the week, the perpetual adoration chapel at the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis has been full to overflowing.

Packed adoration chapel at National Eucharistic Congress overflows with devotion to Jesus

Jul 22, 2024

By Zelda Caldwell

Located across the street from the Indiana Convention Center, the historic church became home base for many attendees. Read more

Bob Newhart arrives at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 10, 2016, in Los Angeles.

Bob Newhart, celebrated comedian and lifelong Catholic, dies at 94

Jul 19, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The famous stand-up comic and actor said he went to Mass twice weekly and regularly thanked God for helping his... Read more

Father Boniface Hicks, O.S.B., a sought-after spiritual director and retreat master, processes the massive golden monstrance containing the Eucharist into the midst of the assembled crowd in Lucas Oil Stadium.

An invitation to find healing in Jesus: Day 3 of the National Eucharistic Congress

Jul 20, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Before Friday’s revival session, Father Boniface Hicks, OSB, said he hoped the healing prayer service would be “a real personal... Read more

U.S. Supreme Court, Washington, D.C.

Possible Biden effort to reform Supreme Court, add term limits draws concern from the right

Jul 17, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

The president disclosed his plans for major reform during a Zoom call with the Congressional Progressive Caucus, according to sources. Read more

Mark Story.

Pro-life photojournalist Mark Story remembered as ‘true man of God’ after sudden death

Jul 19, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

The pro-life activist and photojournalist best known for his poignant pictures of the “D.C. five” died of a heart attack... Read more

Bishop Andrew Cozzens of Crookston, Minnesota, who spearheaded the U.S. bishops’ initiative of Eucharistic Revival, adores Christ in the Eucharist with tens of thousands of people in Lucas Oil Stadium on July 17, 2024.

National Eucharistic Congress begins in Indianapolis: ‘We did this for you, Lord’

Jul 18, 2024

By Jonah McKeown, Courtney Mares

The Congress, which has drawn tens of thousands of people to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, is the first such... Read more

President Joe Biden waves on stage during the Vote To Live Properity Summit at the College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 16, 2024.

Joe Biden announces he will not seek reelection in 2024 presidential race; endorses Harris

Jul 21, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The Democratic president has been fielding calls from his party to pull out of the race after a much-criticized debate... Read more

Priests respond to a talk at the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis on July 18, 2024.

Scott Hahn urges priests at National Eucharistic Congress to ‘rekindle Eucharistic amazement’ 

Jul 19, 2024

By Courtney Mares

During the first session with nearly 1,000 priests on Wednesday, Scott Hahn offered a retreat meditation on the biblical account... Read more