National Catholic Register: This article originally appeared Nov. 27, 2015, at the Register. With the Little Sisters of the Poor the focus of religious freedom threats recently, I was curious to know more about the order. St. Jeanne Jugan is the foundress of the Little … Continue reading
National Catholic Register, Joseph Pearce: In my confused, impetuous and misspent youth I believed, with the arrogance of ignorance, that I knew the answers to all the most important questions in life. The world’s problems could be solved politically and economically. … Continue reading
CNA: After the miracles in Italy worked through the intercession of St. Rose of Lima and her canonization in 1671, a congregation of Dominican nuns was established in Italy in honor of the patron saint of South America. Each member of … Continue reading
CNA, Courtney Mares: Pope Francis became the first pope in 728 years to open the Holy Door of a 13th-century basilica in L’Aquila, Italy on Sunday. During a visit to the Italian city located about 70 miles northeast of Rome on … Continue reading
CNA, Hannah Brockhaus: Pope Francis created 20 new cardinals for the Catholic Church during a liturgy in St. Peter’s Basilica Saturday. “Jesus calls us by name; he looks us in the eye and he asks: Can I count on you?” Pope … Continue reading
Aleteia, Cerith Gardiner: In some positive news from Hollywood, the actor Shia LaBeouf has converted to Catholicism after studying for his lead role in the upcoming Padre Pio movie. It might not come as surprise to many, considering the Italian … Continue reading
CNA, Edie Heipel: In response to a question from EWTN, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Thursday that the Biden administration condemns recent attacks on democratic leaders in Nicaragua, without specifically mentioning those targeting priests and other Catholic leaders. At … Continue reading
CNA: Patriarch Kirill of Moscow will not attend an interreligious summit in Kazakhstan in September, where it was hoped he would meet with Pope Francis to discuss a peaceful resolution to the six-month-long war in Ukraine. The pope will travel to … Continue reading
CNA: Father Federico Lombardi, director of the Vatican Press Office from 2006 to 2016, said that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is ready for “the definitive encounter” with God. The Jesuit priest made the observation in an interview with Avvenire, the newspaper … Continue reading
CNA, Edie Heipel: A team of archaeologists uncovered evidence this month that may be the “smoking gun” confirming the location of the house of St. Peter. While excavating a fifth-sixth century Byzantine basilica at the el Araj archaeological site located on the … Continue reading
CNA, Joe Bukuras: A film presenting the life of St. Teresa of Calcutta, commonly referred to as Mother Teresa, will be premiering in theaters for two days in October. In theaters Oct. 3-4, “Mother Teresa: No Greater Love” is airing in … Continue reading
CNA, Hannah Brockhaus: Pope Francis has ordered that the Holy See and connected entities move all financial assets to the Institute for Works of Religion (IOR), commonly known as the Vatican bank. The pope’s rescript, issued Aug. 23, clarifies the interpretation … Continue reading
CNA, Jonah McKeown: Four religious sisters who were kidnapped while on their way to Mass Aug. 21 have been released, according to their order. Sisters Johannes Nwodo, Christabel Echemazu, Liberata Mbamalu, and Benita Agu were kidnapped Aug. 21 in Nigeria’s Imo state, … Continue reading
CNA, Katie Yoder: Father Stuart Long — the late Catholic priest recently featured in a film starring actor Mark Wahlberg — is one of seven finalists for a prestigious Catholic award called the Lumen Christi Award. The Montana boxer-turned-priest known for … Continue reading
CNA, Hannah Brockhaus: Pope Francis Saturday gave his assent to the new leader of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church in the United States. The Melkite Greek Catholic Synod elected Father Francois Beyrouti, 51, eparchial bishop of Newton, the eparchy overseeing Melkite … Continue reading
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