How to explain a conclave to your kids
As a member of the “JPII generation,” I didn’t experience a church conclave until I was a college student. Even then, it was difficult to understand the ins and outs … Learn More
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Cardinal Tobin, at Rome parish, focuses on Eucharist, not conclave
As Catholics in Rome await the election of their new bishop, the pope, some of them celebrated Sunday Mass at their parishes with the cardinals who will enter a conclave … Learn More
Sistine Chapel chimney installed: when to look for smoke
This morning, May 2, Vatican firefighters installed a chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel. Connected to a stove in the chapel where the ballots will be burned during … Learn More
How Saint John Baptist de La Salle became a revolutionary
Editor’s note: Religious Brothers Day is observed every May 1, on the Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker. Today we honor religious brothers in the Archdiocese of Newark with a … Learn More
An interview with Cardinal Tobin about Pope Francis and the road ahead
As Catholics around the world mourn the death of Pope Francis, the College of Cardinals prepares for one of the Church’s most sacred responsibilities: electing his successor. Jersey Catholic spoke … Learn More
3 Ways to practice your faith at work like St. Joseph
How do we work as Catholics? I began to think about this question while learning about the fascinating history of this week’s feast of St. Joseph the Worker. May 1 … Learn More
Thousands wait hours to pay respects to Pope Francis
After the casket bearing Pope Francis’ body was placed in St. Peter’s Basilica, tens of thousands of mourners lined up to pay their respects. The open casket was transferred on … Learn More
Teaching children the value of boundaries through example
It can be difficult for today’s kids to understand and appreciate why boundaries are important. We live in a world saturated with social media apps where limits on behaviors and … Learn More
Pope Francis to be buried at his beloved St. Mary Major basilica
“The place is already prepared,” revealed Pope Francis on the subject of his future tomb in St. Mary Major, in an interview with the Mexican reporter Valentina Alazraki, broadcast on … Learn More
How Pope Francis stood up for the sacredness of every life
In his efforts to promote a holistic defense of human life, Pope Francis frequently denounced a “throwaway culture” where anyone not considered “useful” was seen as disposable — including the … Learn More