Saint John Paul II remembered on his feast day
Catholics worldwide remember St. John Paul II on his feast day, Oct. 22. His “secret” to life and all that he did, he said, was the Eucharist — Christ present … Learn More
Category: National/International
Scholars, Catholics call St. Therese’s ‘little way’ relevant today after pope’s letter
Carmelite scholars and everyday Catholics are welcoming Pope Francis’ new apostolic letter about St. Therese of Lisieux, a 19th-century French Carmelite nun beloved worldwide for her “little way” of childlike … Learn More
More than half a million kids pray global rosary for peace in Holy Land
Amid the Israel-Hamas war, more than half a million children across the world prayed the rosary for peace. On Oct. 18, well over 500,000 kids participated in an annual global … Learn More
Hundreds killed in Gaza hospital rocket strike on the day of prayer, fasting for peace
JERUSALEM — While Christian faithful across the globe prayed and fasted for peace in the Holy Land, a rocket struck the Christian hospital in Gaza City where hundreds of people … Learn More
Catholic bishops reiterate moral permissibility of Covid vaccines
New booster now available.
Synod reveals how parish perpetual adoration chapels set hearts on fire
As the Synod on Synodality continues, the global gathering is providing an opportunity for Catholic leaders to share ideas and initiatives — some of which dovetail with the aims of … Learn More
Jerusalem cardinal offers himself in exchange for Israeli hostages
VATICAN CITY — The Catholic Church’s highest ranking prelate in the Holy Land offered his “absolute availability” to be exchanged for Israeli children taken hostage by Hamas. Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, … Learn More
Israeli families missing loved ones wait for proof of life; patriarch appeals for prayer, fasting
JERUSALEM — Just before the children in her kindergarten class went on vacation for the Jewish Sukkot festival, Romina Shvalb, 42, a kindergarten teacher in the quiet Israeli kibbutz of … Learn More
Father Mike Schmitz gives mixed reviews on Eucharistic processions
Father Mike Schmitz has mixed feelings about public Eucharistic processions, something he admits is somewhat surprising, given that he led one in downtown Manhattan Oct. 10. He said there’s both … Learn More
Two U.S bishops launch National Catholic Mental Health Campaign and novena amid crisis
Two U.S. bishops have launched the National Catholic Mental Health Campaign, amid a global crisis in mental health and a decline in mental health resources in the U.S. The campaign … Learn More