The Battle of Lexington: The Shot Heard Round the World
On the morning of April 19, 1775, in the small village of Lexington, Massachusetts, the first shots of the American…
A Group of Marginalized Sheep Dear to the Heart of Pope Francis
By Kevin and Theresa Burke Pope Francis is well known for encouraging his clergy and laity to reach out to…
Could Cardinal Raymond Burke Be the Next Pope?
Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke, 76, is one of the most prominent and steadfast voices within the Catholic Church, especially among…
How One Catholic Doctor Found a Faithful Path to Healing Infertility
Why are so many Catholic couples seeking alternatives to IVF? For Dr. Christopher Stroud, a Catholic OB-GYN, the answer is…
Love to the End: The Ninth Novendiales Mass Honors the Mission and Legacy of Pope Francis
On the ninth and final day of the Novendiales—the traditional nine days of mourning for a deceased pope—the Church gathered…
The Popemobile of Peace – A Final Act of Mercy for Gaza’s Children
Why this matters: Pope Francis’ final wish is a call to action for all CatholicsIn a world torn by war,…
Why Catholics Should Care About Oral Health and Heart Health
The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19), and…
Trump Orders Alcatraz to Reopen to House Nation’s “Most Ruthless and Violent Offenders” — But Is It Realistic?
Why is this happening now?President Donald Trump announced a controversial directive to reopen and expand the former Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary,…
Cardinals Finalize Preparations Ahead of May 7 Conclave in Rome
As anticipation builds across the Catholic world, all 133 Cardinal electors have now arrived in Rome ahead of the upcoming…
St. Athanasius of Alexandria: Defender of the Faith and Pillar of Orthodoxy
Feast Day: May 2 Each year on May 2, the Church honors one of its most stalwart defenders of the…