St. Maximilian Kolbe designed his own lunar spacecraft
St. Maximilian Kolbe, whose feast is celebrated on Aug. 14, is best known for his example of self-sacrifice in Auschwitz, where he convinced Nazi soldiers to kill him instead of … Learn More
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How two lost St. Augustine sermons were found
Two previously unknown sermons by St. Augustine have been identified in a 12th-century manuscript preserved in Poland, giving scholars a rare new window into the mind of one of Christianity’s … Learn More
The little-known story of Catholics in Colonial America
When America’s Founding Fathers declared independence from the British crown 250 years ago, Catholicism represented a very small portion of the population — accounting for less than 2% of the … Learn More
Archbishop John Carroll: Catholic bridge-builder in a fledgling nation
As the Revolutionary War drew to a close and the 13 former British colonies were being transformed into the United States, American Catholics faced an obvious, urgent challenge: to win … Learn More
Speaking truth to power: When popes address governments
During his apostolic journey to Spain from June 6–12, Pope Leo XIV became the first pontiff in history to address the Spanish Parliament, using the occasion to urge the country’s political class … Learn More
New project documents rich history of Newark Archdiocese (Photos)
In 2028, the Archdiocese of Newark will celebrate its 175th anniversary. Created by Pope Pius IX in 1853, the diocese was elevated to the rank of metropolitan see in 1937 … Learn More
Two popes named Leo, both with a love for word puzzles
Pope Leo XIV, who plays the daily online puzzle Wordle, is not the only papal puzzle lover. His predecessor and namesake, Pope Leo XIII, was also passionate about wordplay, anonymously … Learn More
5 Ways Pope St. John Paul II’s life and work resonate today
On April 2, 2005, the world bid farewell to one of the most beloved figures in modern history — Pope John Paul II. His passing marked the end of an … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: Saint Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral celebrates 175 years
One of the treasures of the Archdiocese of Newark is Saint Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral. Newark’s first bishop, James Roosevelt Bayley, designated St. Patrick’s Church a “pro-cathedral” (temporary cathedral) in 1853, just … Learn More
5 years ago, Pope Francis prayed in St. Peter’s Square for an end to the pandemic
There were many harrowing images during the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic that shut down most of the globe and in time resulted in millions of deaths. One of the most remarkable … Learn More
