Bearing One Another’s Pain: Theme for the 2026 World Day of the Sick
Each year on February 11, the Church pauses to honor the World Day of the Sick, a moment of prayer…
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Making a Difference: New young saints inspire love for life, justice, peace, creation!
As I was prayerfully preparing to write this column, it dawned on me that Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati’s…
Italy Considers Restoring St. Francis’ Feast as a National Holiday
The feast of St. Francis of Assisi may soon return to Italy’s national calendar. Lawmakers in the Chamber of Deputies…
Christ Redeems Even the Darkest Places of Our Lives
In his recent General Audience, Pope Leo XIV reflected on one of the most profound mysteries of Holy Saturday: the…
Pope Leo Calls Catholics to Pray the Rosary for Peace Throughout October
As the Church prepares to honor the Holy Rosary during October, Pope Leo XIV is calling the faithful to turn…
St. Padre Pio: A Witness of Prayer, Suffering, and Hope
On September 23, the Church celebrates the feast of Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, the Capuchin friar whose life was filled…
Exorcists Affirmed by Pope Leo XIV: ‘A Most Necessary Ministry’
Pope Leo XIV has expressed deep gratitude and encouragement to priests who serve as exorcists, reminding them of the importance…
One Million Children Lift Rosaries for Peace and Unity
This October, Catholic children around the world will once again raise their voices in prayer for peace. The pontifical foundation…
Pope Leo XIV: ‘The World Needs Generous Women’
In a recent address at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV reminded women religious that their witness is essential for the…
Charlie Kirk’s Death Sparks a Movement of Faith and Resolve
When tens of thousands filled State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, to mourn Charlie Kirk, the event looked less like…