Archive for July 16, 2025
12 keys to using the brown scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
The Blessed Mother is believed to have given the brown scapular to St. Simon Stock on July 16, 1251. Read more
Benedictine Abbey in Belgium temporarily dissolved following abuse allegations
The Keizersberg Abbey community in Leuven, Belgium, has been suspended as canonical investigation reveals “transgressive behavior” among adults. Read more
‘A living and discreet Church’: Despite persecution, Catholic faith endures in Saudi Arabia
Unlike neighboring countries that have shown signs of openness, when it comes to religious freedom Saudi Arabia remains one of... Read more
Catholic cliffhanger: Future saint was an avid mountain climber
The Catholic Church is preparing to canonize Pier Giorgio Frassati — a 24-year-old Italian from Turin, Italy, who was a... Read more
Pope Leo XIV cheers on charity soccer match for children from war zones
Pope Leo XIV encouraged encounter and unity in a message to the players and spectators of a soccer game to... Read more
Australian bishops call on government to enforce country’s surrogacy ban
“A woman is not a machine for reproduction,” the bishops argue in the letter, “she is a person made in... Read more
CARA study: Mary’s role strongly shapes vocational paths in U.S. Church
Nine in 10 religious men and women say a Marian devotion “positively impacted” them while discerning a vocation. Read more
Irish team begins search for children’s remains at former home for unwed mothers
A team of archaeologists, anthropologists, and forensic scientists have begun excavating an old septic tank this week at the former... Read more
Small business agency launches ‘Center for Faith,’ ends ban on relief for faith groups
The U.S. Small Business Administration is opening a “Center for Faith” and eliminating a regulation that banned faith-based groups from... Read more
Contemplating a crucifix led to conversion of young Chinese atheist
A young Chinese mother shares the testimony of her conversion from atheism to Catholicism. Read more
Jerusalem church leaders visit Taybeh: Christians’ presence in the Holy Land is at risk
The delegation to the West Bank was led by Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa and Greek Orthodox Patriarch... Read more
