Pope Leo XIV Warns Gambling Is Destroying Families and Weakening Communities
Pope Leo XIV has issued a strong warning about the destructive effects of gambling, calling it a scourge that is…
Category: Family
What 38 Million Obituaries Reveal About How Americans Understand a Life Well Lived
A new analysis of 38 million obituaries offers an unexpected window into what Americans believe makes a meaningful life—and raises…
Trump Administration Launches Christmas Tree and Firewood Savings Plan Aimed at Helping Families
As Catholics across the United States prepare for the Advent and Christmas seasons, a new federal initiative seeks to ease…
Catholic Adults With Disabilities Share How Faith and Welcoming Parishes Strengthen Their Vocations
As the Church marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec. 3, two Catholic women are inviting the…
Giving Tuesday Is Here! Today We Stand Together for Catholic Education
Today is Giving Tuesday—a day when the whole world pauses to support the causes that bring light, hope, and healing.…
Pope Leo XIV Gives Key to New Home to Homeless Pregnant Mother on World Day of the Poor
A young mother from Sydney, Australia, whose pregnancy coincided with a sudden period of homelessness, has received a life-changing gift…
Pope Leo XIV Announces 2026 World Children’s Day
Pope Leo XIV has announced that the second World Children’s Day will take place in Rome from September 25–27, 2026,…
Two Weeks Until Giving Tuesday: A Moment for Catholics to Lift Up the Mission of Free Faith Formation
Two weeks from today, Catholics across the world will join a global movement of generosity known as Giving Tuesday. For…
Pope Leo XIV Urges Unified Effort to Prevent Addiction and Restore Hope Among Youth
Pope Leo XIV has called for a united global response to combat addiction, emphasizing the urgent need for prevention and…
Prince William Reflects His Mother’s Legacy at Christ the Redeemer
During his royal visit to Brazil, Prince William, the Prince of Wales, stood at the feet of Rio de Janeiro’s…