Why ‘Free’ Makes Catholics Nervous… and Why That’s a Problem
Catholics are not wrong to be cautious. In recent decades, many have watched institutions dilute doctrine, soften moral teaching, or…
Author: Abigail James
Pope Leo XIV’s February Prayer Intentions Focus on Children With Incurable Illnesses
Pope Leo XIV has dedicated his February Prayer Intentions to children living with incurable diseases, urging Catholics worldwide to unite…
Two Weeks Until Ash Wednesday: Why the Smudges Still Matter (and How to Get Ready)
Every year, it happens. You’re running errands, scrolling your phone, or sitting in traffic—and suddenly you notice it. Someone with…
Pope Leo XIV’s Schedule for Lent and Easter
As Lent approaches, Pope Leo XIV is preparing for a season that places pastoral closeness at the center of his…
Even Amid War, Consecrated Life Bears Witness to Christ, Pope Says
At a time when conflict, division, and violence continue to scar the world, Pope Leo XIV reminded consecrated men and…
California Catholic School Targeted in Major Act of Vandalism
A Catholic school in Southern California is reeling after a severe act of vandalism left sacred spaces desecrated and devotional…
Why Catholics Still Turn to St. Blaise for Healing
St. Blaise lived during a time of persecution, serving as a bishop when being Christian was dangerous. Known for his…
The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord: A Child, a Promise, and the Light of the World
The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord arrives quietly on the Church calendar, yet it carries a depth that…
What Happens When Catholic Education Costs Nothing… but Teaches Everything
When Catholics hear the words “free education,” skepticism is understandable. Free often suggests watered-down. Simplified. Detached from authority. But that…
Young Catholics Called to Become the Next Generation of Intercessors, Pope Says
Pope Leo XIV is urging Catholics to actively draw young people into lives of prayer, describing them as essential to…