2+ day, 1+ hour ago   (431+ words) Sometimes it can be confusing, as it can appear to some people that Catholics are praying to a collection of different "Marys." In the Catholic Church, the Blessed Virgin Mary is held in high esteem, as she was chosen to…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (426+ words) Credit: ste77 | Shutterstock We feel almost dizzy in the face of this mystery -- of God choosing a simple girl to become his mother. Pope celebrated Mass in Genazzano on Vigil of Mary's Nativity. “Imagine peace.” That was the invitation extended by…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (181+ words) Credit: Courtesy of Manuel Farrugia © Malta, a small Mediterranean archipelago, has a Christian heritage spanning 2,000 years and a deep devotion to the Virgin Mary, earning it the title of "Marian fortress." The nation has 359 churches, over 200 dedicated to Mary, ranging…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (561+ words) If you want to know what motivated Mother Teresa and her radical life of self-giving, it all comes down to this specific Bible passage from the Gospels. Often in the lives of the saints, there will be a particular Bible…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (634+ words) New Hallow data shows increased interest in Catholicism across the country. The number of college students entering the Catholic Church is on the rise, according to a new study conducted by Hallow. Their data supports the many stories being reported…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (627+ words) Credit: Middle East Images via AFP "As we observe this World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, we are once again invited to contemplate the gift of life and to cherish the earth that sustains it" On this…...

2+ week, 23+ hour ago   (416+ words) Credit: Antoine Mekary | ALETEIA Pope Leo spoke of Augustine's insight on peace, and the upcoming "Season of Creation," urging conversion of heart. "Let us continue to pray for peace," Pope Leo said after he prayed the midday Angelus on Sunday,…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (376+ words) Credit: Antoine Mekary | ALETEIA Understanding the reform, rooted “in the living tradition of the Church,” will lead to rejecting the abuses that have sometimes occurred, he concludes. In his general audience on August 26, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechesis on…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (349+ words) Credit: Antoine Mekary | ALETEIA Addressing the Portuguese military diocese in their own language, the Holy Father noted an example from Scripture for all in the armed forces. Speaking to Portuguese military personnel on August 24, 2026, at the Vatican, Leo XIV praised…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (868+ words) Credit: STEFANO RELLANDINI | AFP Making a morning visit to Europe's third-smallest state, Pope Leo took time to explain what freedom really is, and how to attain it. Building on the visits made to the country by John Paul II in…...