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120,000 Neocatechumenal Way young people consider call to vocation at Rome gathering
About 120,000 young people from the Neocatechumenal Way participated in a gathering on Aug. 4, the feast day of the... Read more
Intercession for Priests marks 50 years with Mass and retreat in Ireland
This week in Ireland, the Intercession for Priests marks its 50th anniversary with Mass in Knock followed by a weeklong... Read more
Christian rights group challenges ‘extremism’ claims in EU abortion lobby report
The European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Rights in June released a report linking Christian pro-life organizations to “religious... Read more
‘I couldn’t believe what I was seeing’: Miracle of the oil of St. Charbel in Naples church
St. Ferdinand Church, located in the historic heart of Naples, Italy, was the scene of a July 24 event that... Read more
Pope Leo XIV to Medjugorje youth festival: The flames of hearts unite and light the way
Pope Leo XIV encouraged the participants of the Medjugorje youth festival to unite the flames of their hearts so that... Read more
Remembering the Irish College in Salamanca, Spain, and the evacuation of seminarians
The evacuation of Salamanca seminarians in 1936 marked the beginning of the end of a unique 350-year-old Irish-Spanish relationship. Read more
Shroud of Turin center disputes new study that challenges authenticity of burial cloth
The guardians of the famed Shroud of Turin are disputing the results of a recent study that purports to disprove... Read more
Spanish court rules in favor of Church in eviction lawsuit against schismatic nuns
A Spanish court has ruled in favor of the Catholic Church in the eviction lawsuit against the former Poor Clare... Read more
‘The greatest privilege for priests is to celebrate the Eucharist,’ Irish archbishop says
Archbishop Eamon Martin of Ireland commemorated St. John Vianney, the patron saint of all priests and especially parish priests, whose... Read more
Why St. John Vianney is a model for all priests
The patron saint of priests, St. John Vianney, died Aug. 4, 1859. A century later, Pope John XXIII reflected on... Read more
‘We’re not spiritual tourists’: Young people sign manifesto in Rome for Europe with a soul
The initiative invites young Christians across the continent to open up a new pathway to faith and hope in view... Read more
Why St. Ignatius of Loyola is a saint for difficult times
The famous sickbed conversion of the founder of the Jesuits was only the beginning of his story of patience, perseverance,... Read more
Bavarian bishop blasts ‘beige’ Catholicism in Germany, defends Barron prize amid protest
The defense came as Barron received the Josef Pieper Prize in Münster on July 27 amid fierce protests from Catholic... Read more
How a Catholic priest led the Church’s ‘significant’ contribution to Deaf history
The National Institute for Deaf Youth of Paris was founded in 1760 by Father Charles-Michel de l’Épée. Read more
Leo XIV: Don’t be discouraged in your faith journey, God is always there to sustain you
During a July 29 meeting at the Vatican with catechumens from France, the Holy Father emphasized that baptism “makes us... Read more
Iconic Notre Dames des Champs church in Paris closed after 2 fires in 48 hours
Notre Dame des Champs, a Catholic church in Paris, was targeted in an arson attack just 24 hours after an... Read more
‘I’m devastated’: Polish archbishop asks Vatican to laicize priest accused of murder
Archbishop Adrian Galbas of Warsaw, Poland, has asked the Vatican to laicize a priest accused of murdering a homeless man. Read more
PHOTOS: Where St. Francis slept on stone, pilgrims still find peace
The Hermitage of St. Francis is a little known sanctuary in Assisi that still preserves the spirit of St. Francis. Read more
‘A voice told me not to be afraid’: The story of Lourdes’ 72nd recognized miracle
Diagnosed in 2006 with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis — a progressive and fatal condition — Antonia Raco experienced a recovery that... Read more
Why Poland remains a leader in religious vocations in Europe
Poland stands out as the undisputed leader in religious vocations in Europe in 2025, with 206 new ordained priests, the... Read more
