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?He served with refinement and generosity’: Cardinal Amato dies at 86

Pope Francis praised the late cardinal’s “priestly spirit” and theological preparation, highlighting his decades of service.

Pope’s 2024 travels: historic visits to Southeast Asia, Oceania, more

Despite health challenges, Pope Francis embarked on ambitious travels in 2024, visiting Southeast Asia and Oceania, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Cor…

Lord mayor of Westminster to receive papal knighthood

Councillor Robert Rigby will become a knight of St. Gregory sometime in 2025.

Little-known story of a saint’s Christmas vision of the infant Jesus

The experience of the newborn Jesus occurred within the storied walls of the Marian basilica’s Chapel of the Nativity, where St. Cajetan of Thie…

7 things to know about the last Church Father

On Dec. 4 we celebrate St. John of Damascus, also known as St. John Damascene, priest and religious, who also became a doctor of the Church.

St. Andrew the Apostle: 8 things to know and share

St. Andrew, whose feast day is Nov. 30, was one of the two initial disciples of John the Baptist who encountered Jesus at the beginning of John’…

Pope Pius XI’s hope for ‘lasting peace among the nations’

The feast of Christ the King is a relatively recent addition to the Church’s liturgical calendar but a powerful reminder to the modern world tha…

In midst of island’s travails, Cuba’s bishops elect new leadership

The Conference of Catholic Bishops of Cuba met in Havana Nov. 4–7 for its 164th Ordinary Assembly and chose new leaders.

Pope Francis reflects with wonder on ‘the miracle of the Eucharist’

“All of us need the Eucharist,” Pope Francis said in his Angelus address on Aug. 18.

Belgium town to host Marian celebration ‘Virga Jesse’ again

Tens of thousands of people are expected this year to attend the 47th gathering of “Virga Jesse” from Aug. 11–25.

From celebrating ‘Mass’ at 4 to entering the seminary at 13

Now, at 16, Emilio Madrid Mérida dreams of being a priest and says he has found happiness in the seminary in Badajoz, Spain.

5 saints who were grandparents

As the Catholic Church celebrates the World Day for Grandparents and Elderly, we look to the example of five saints who had grandchildren.

Confraternity of the Lord of Miracles to celebrate 30 years in U.S.

The confraternity was formed 1994 as an initiative of a Spanish priest who encouraged Peruvians to begin the apostolate at St. Juliana Church.

Relics of Acutis, 6 saints coming to National Eucharistic Congress

Relics of Carlo Acutis, Elizabeth Ann Seton, Juan Diego, and other saints can be venerated at the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis…

How Doubting Thomas strengthens the faith of Christians

While a lack of faith, according to three great saints, Thomas’ doubt actually had the benefit of confirming Christians in their faith.

What are schism and excommunication in the Catholic Church?

Just what are schism and excommunication in the Catholic Church? Here’s an explanation.

Meet the modern-day ‘devil’s advocate’ in the process of canonization

Monsignor Alberto Royo Mejía is the promoter of the faith in the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints.

Eucharistic Pilgrimage: Don’t miss these St. Juan Diego Route stops

The St. Juan Diego Route will start at the southern tip of Texas with a Pentecost Mass hosted by the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in B…