Articles by Paris Apodaca
‘Epiphany moment’: Catholics recall World Youth Day vigil in Tor Vergata with John Paul II
Aug 1, 2025 / 08:00 amThis year’s Jubilee of Youth vigil at Tor Vergata in Rome echoes the 2000 World Youth Day with John Paul II, where millions of youth gathered for an all-night encounter.
Bishop Barron tells youth in Rome: Listen to God’s voice and accept his mission
Jul 31, 2025 / 15:35 pm“God has an idea of the saint you were meant to be,” Bishop Robert Barron said during the keynote address of the Jubilee of Youth celebrations on July 30.
U.S bishops distribute $2.6 million to African churches, projects
Jul 24, 2025 / 13:35 pmThe U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said the “boundless growth of the Catholic faith” throughout Africa “can challenge the Church as much as material poverty does.”
Mississippi launches MAMA program to support moms, families, and pro-life values
Jul 22, 2025 / 07:00 amMississippi is promoting family, motherhood, and pro-life policies through its Mississippi Access to Maternal Assistance (MAMA) program.
Innovative Filipino Catholic center to open in California
Jul 21, 2025 / 11:00 amA first-of-its-kind Filipino Catholic center is set to open in Anaheim, California, offering a new spiritual and cultural landmark for Filipino Catholics.
National Shrine’s organ recital series showcases world-class musicians
Jul 19, 2025 / 08:00 amHeld on Sunday evenings throughout July and August, the series features performances on the National Shrine basilica’s renowned chancel and gallery organs.
Arthur Brooks: Let’s emulate Pope Leo by speaking truth in a spirit of love
Jul 11, 2025 / 09:40 amBestselling author, Harvard professor, and renowned social scientist Arthur Brooks says the missionary character of Pope Leo XIV is one all Catholics should emulate.
‘Humility marches’ offer alternative to ‘pride’ parades in Philippines
Jul 8, 2025 / 12:29 pmCatholic groups including the Missionary Families of Christ, Singles for Christ, and Youth for Christ joined efforts to promote and support the marches.
National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception offers tours for deaf and blind visitors
Jun 27, 2025 / 07:00 amThe Deaf and Blind Tour Initiative, which began holding tours in April, includes American Sign Language (ASL)-interpreted guides for the deaf and tactile stations for the blind.
International monitoring organization reports pedophilic videos online have tripled
Jun 24, 2025 / 17:37 pmMoreover, in its annual report for 2024, Association Meter identified over 8,000 links to pedophilic content, with U.S.-based servers hosting half the links.
Catholic parishes mark Juneteenth, the ‘second independence day’ for U.S.
Jun 19, 2025 / 16:33 pmCatholic churches are celebrating the national holiday of Juneteenth this week by honoring the freedom won by formerly enslaved Black Americans at the end of the Civil War.
First-of-its-kind Center for Sainthood Studies launches
Jun 12, 2025 / 14:47 pmThe center announced that its goal is to “provide a roadmap for advancing candidates for canonization and increasing the chances of American candidates achieving sainthood.”
School choice boosts Catholic school enrollment in Florida
Jun 11, 2025 / 12:16 pmStep Up For Students, a Florida program that administers state-funded K–12 scholarships, says Catholic school enrollment in the state has increased by 12.1%.
USCCB reports decline in abuse allegations against Catholic clergy
Jun 10, 2025 / 09:20 am“902 allegations were reported by 855 victims-survivors of child sexual abuse by clergy,” the report said, compared with 1,308 allegations by 1,254 survivors last year.
Apostolate helps grandparents pass on the faith to their grandchildren
Jun 10, 2025 / 06:00 amMany grandparents feel helpless when it comes to passing on the faith to their grandchildren. “Grandly” is a Catholic apostolate dedicated to making a difference.
‘Fidelity Month’ meant to bring Americans back to God and patriotism, philosopher says
Jun 6, 2025 / 13:45 pm“Faith in God, fidelity to spouses and families, patriotism, and love for country and community have always been the glue that held Americans together,” Robert George said.