‘Lives have been changed’ for our pilgrims at World Youth Day (Video/ photos)
Youth spend days at Fátima in service and prayer.
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Preachy pilot or priest? Helpful wings to higher places
In the realm of aviation, a recent video of an American Airlines pilot delivering a stern but compassionate pre-flight announcement has sparked a wide variety of reactions online. The pilot’s … Learn More
Catholics mark 78th anniversary of atomic bombings with calls for nuclear disarmament
WASHINGTON — Catholics marked the 78th anniversary of the United States 1945 atomic bombings in Japan with calls for nuclear disarmament, prayers for peace, and a protest at the White … Learn More
Invoking Mother Mary: Pope Francis
Pope Francis said Wednesday he likes to invoke the Virgin Mary under the title of “Our Lady ‘in haste’” because she is always ready to swiftly intercede for her children’s … Learn More
Faithful question inclusion of abortion in law meant to protect pregnant workers
Some say a good law has been “hijacked.”
Pope calls for inclusive church
LISBON, Portugal — Pope Francis asked the 1.5 million young people who attended World Youth Day to take “what God has sown into your hearts” back to their home countries … Learn More
Mariapolis gatherings: unique opportunities to live the Gospel in community
Marie Anne Torres attended her first Mariapolis retreat as a child in the early 2000s in Toronto. “At the Mariapolises, it’s really impactful because you’ll find people who are just … Learn More
How our August gardens offer instructive spiritual notes
It’s late summer, when the temperatures are high and rain often sparse — or torrential and brief — and plants will reflect this seasonal drought; leaves of hardwoods are dull … Learn More
Highlighting the ‘clearest teaching on the Eucharist’ in Scripture
Editor’s note: The following pastoral note was issued Friday, Aug. 4, by Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila, archbishop of Denver, to mark the second year of the National Eucharistic Revival, the … Learn More
Sharing joy through service volunteering at World Youth Day
St. Aloysius parishioner was one of the 25,000 volunteers.