More from Aleteia

Not Prepared to Donate?

Here are 5 ways you can still help Aleteia:

  1. Pray for our team and the success of our mission
  2. Talk about Aleteia in your parish
  3. Share Aleteia content with friends and family
  4. Turn off your ad blockers when you visit
  5. Subscribe to our free newsletter and read us daily
Thank you!
Team Aleteia

Subscribe

Aleteia

Pray
Editor's choice
Newsletter
Anna O'Neil

8 Alcoholics Anonymous slogans to lean on when you break a New Year’s resolution

Culture
J-P Mauro

It’s a mystery: Who penned “A Visit From St. Nicholas”?

Inspiring Stories
Aleteia

Daily Catholic Prayer—Benedict XVI’s Advent prayer for strength against evil

Church
Patty Knap

Incorrupt heart of the patron saint of priests touring US through mid-2019

Spirituality
Philip Kosloski

The beautiful Polish tradition of breaking bread on Christmas Eve

Spirituality
Fr Robert McTeigue, SJ

Why do we neglect St. Joseph?

Art & Travel
V. M. Traverso

5 Little-known medieval monasteries in Catalonia, Spain  

Lifestyle
Zuzanna Górska-Kanabus

When to give first dates a second chance

Inspiring Stories
Aleteia

Daily Catholic Memes—Mike Love

Top 10
  1. Most Read
  2. Philip Kosloski
    When Padre Pio celebrated Christmas the baby Jesus would …
  3. Lucandrea Massaro
    This 3D “carbon copy” of Jesus was created using the …
  4. Philip Kosloski
    How to go to confession when you haven’t gone in years
  5. Zelda Caldwell
    The best Christmas ad of 2018 or maybe of all time
  6. Zelda Caldwell
    Belgian priest convicted for not revealing suicidal man’s …
  7. Philip Kosloski
    This Christmas poem by St. John of the Cross will enlighten the …
  8. Tom Hoopes
    This college football team prayed a weekly Rosary all the way to …
  9. Sophia Swinford
    The doctor who hand sews a blanket for every baby he delivers
  10. Philip Kosloski
    Test your knowledge of these liturgical colors
  11. Gina Dalfonzo
    Olympic Figure Skating’s ugly little secret is coming to …
more News
News
Zelda Caldwell

Belgian priest convicted for not revealing suicidal man’s confession

The court ruled that the secret of confession could not be used as a defense

John Burger
President Trump signs bill to assist persecuted Christians in the Near East
J-P Mauro
Israel set to reopen Crusader fortress after 30 years of renovation
John Burger
American doctor who runs remote hospital in Sudan now chairs worldwide humanitarian initiative
John Burger
Jeb Bush Describes His Conversion to Catholicism
J-P Mauro
Chris Pratt reads from Luke and speaks of God’s love at Disneyland’s Candlelight Ceremony
Zenit
The True Story Behind ‘Gimme Shelter’
Aleteia
Prayer is to the rhythm of reggaeton for the young people at the World Youth Day 2019
Zelda Caldwell
Gunman who attacked Christmas market in France yelled “Allahu Akbar”
more Inspiring Stories
Inspiring Stories
Zelda Caldwell
The best Christmas ad of 2018 or maybe of all time
Zoe Romanowsky
Message written on dementia patient’s door inspires thousands
Sophia Swinford
The doctor who hand sews a blanket for every baby he delivers
Tom Hoopes
This college football team prayed a weekly Rosary all the way to the championship
Feast of the day
Pope Saint Anastasius I
more Voices & Views
Voices & Views
Tod Worner
The Day Solzhenitsyn Schooled Harvard on the Decline of the West
Rebecca Salazar
Biological evidence that Jesus actually was born in December
Tom Hoopes
New population research shows half the world’s countries are disappearing
Sr. Theresa Aletheia Noble
12 Gift ideas for priests, nuns and religious
Elizabeth Scalia
What Is the Difference Between a Friar, a Monk and a Priest?
Theresa Civantos Barber
How do you pronounce Aleteia?
more Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Javier Fiz Pérez

The impact of controlling mothers on their sons

An unhealthy mother-son relationship has life-long effects.

Elizabeth Pardi
Why Meghan and Harry are setting a good example for expectant parents
Calah Alexander
Why parents constantly get their kids’ names wrong
Joanna Kiszkis
The virtue we’ve all forgotten about
Luz Ivonne Ream
Beware of these 9 dangers to healthy family life
Gina Dalfonzo
Olympic Figure Skating’s ugly little secret is coming to light
Chloe Langr
9 Gifts for new dads that honor their fatherhood
Sophia Swinford
Loving this time of year? Here’s a meditation for you!
Cecilia Zinicola
7 Tips for being more present to your children
more Spirituality
Spirituality
Philip Kosloski
When Padre Pio celebrated Christmas the baby Jesus would miraculously appear
Philip Kosloski
How to go to confession when you haven’t gone in years
Philip Kosloski
Mother Teresa’s secret to a heartfelt celebration of Christmas
Philip Kosloski
This vision of St. Faustina’s should bring warmth to our hearts on Christmas Day
Larry Peterson
A feast no longer celebrated invites us deeper into the Bethlehem journey
Philip Kosloski
When Padre Pio prayed for someone, he used this powerful prayer
Wisdom of the Day
“My vocation is love.”
St Thérèse of Lisieux
more For Her
For Her
Jason Craig

Trouble getting along with your mother-in-law? There’s a reason why

Here's some of the psychology behind this cliche, and you can find greater peace.

Desde la fe
10 Good Reasons to Save Sex Until Marriage
Anna O'Neil
How to say no during the holidays when you’re pregnant
Luz Ivonne Ream
How to keep peace with your husband’s ex
Anna O'Neil
How this image of a dinner plate can help you recover from childbirth (Photo)
Chloe Langr
These 7 Catholic women were real life superheroes
Odilia
My husband is addicted to adult content. Help!
Claire de Campeau
5 Saints who can help with the hardships we face as women
Patricia Bailey
How to return to work after a miscarriage
more Issues & Implications
Issues & Implications
Miriam Diez Bosch
The 10 technological diseases affecting us today
Paul De Maeyer
There are 2,158 billionaires in the world—and they’re getting richer
John Burger
As one of the world’s largest landowners, the Catholic Church can help save the Earth
Javier Fiz Pérez
Teens and screens: How to avoid internet addiction
Miriam Diez Bosch
Why do we need religion in a globalized world?
Daniel Esparza
Is “Planet Earth” really a planet?
more Church
Church
Aleteia

Francis jokes about indigestion with enormous birthday cake

Francis marks his 82nd birthday with doctors, nurses and families benefited by the Santa Marta health care facility for the poor

Aleteia
30 “Little Reasons” Why We Love Pope Francis on His Birthday!
I.Media for Aleteia
Council of Cardinals shrinks by 3; remaining 6 trying to lower Vatican spending
I.Media for Aleteia
The Church is still very careful about Marian apparitions, says Pope Francis
Kathleen N. Hattrup
Exclusive Photos: The unveiling of the Vatican Nativity scene
Gelsomino Del Guercio
Pope Francis explains the Hail Mary phrase by phrase. Check it out!
Kathleen N. Hattrup
Pope: Challenge yourself; it’s the first step to Christmas joy
Aleteia
Pope tells children the secret to a “true Christmas”
Tom Hoopes
6 Ways to examine your conscience for Confession
more Art & Travel
Art & Travel
Lucandrea Massaro

This 3D “carbon copy” of Jesus was created using the Shroud of Turin

"We believe that we have the precise image of what Jesus looked like on this earth," said Professor Giulio Fanti of the University of Padua.

Zelda Caldwell
What is that frightening sculpture behind the pope?
John Burger
Young entrepreneur creates virtual tours of Roman churches
V. M. Traverso
6 Magical Christmas train rides around the United States
V. M. Traverso
A guide to spending Christmas in Bethlehem
V. M. Traverso
The Catholic Church in Rhode Island where JFK and Jackie got married
Merche Crespo
Why are Nativity scenes set up on mountaintops in Spain?
Miriam Diez Bosch
Since last year, something is going on with the Bible in Washington, D.C.
V. M. Traverso
13 Medieval monasteries around the pilgrimage route to Santiago, Spain
more Culture
Culture
Aleteia-Spain
Archaeologists discover what was served at the Last Supper
J-P Mauro
The Feast of Seven Fishes: An Italian-American tradition
Zelda Caldwell
9 Delightfully retro Christmas movies
J-P Mauro
Awe-inspiring photos of Earth taken from the International Space Station
John Burger
Two new films feature the work and philosophy of Irish sculptor Dony MacManus
Jordan Runtagh
“Let It Be”: The truth behind Paul McCartney’s heavenly visit from Mother Mary
José Luis Vázquez Borau
What is “the hand of Fatima”?
J-P Mauro
The history of Christmas tree lights: From fire hazards to “festoons”
more Editor's Choice
Editor's Choice
Zelda Caldwell

9 Delightfully retro Christmas movies

Zelda Caldwell

The best Christmas ad of 2018 or maybe of all time

Tom Hoopes

Under attack, the Eucharist needs defenders

Kathleen N. Hattrup

Exclusive Photos: The unveiling of the Vatican Nativity scene

Zelda Caldwell

What is that frightening sculpture behind the pope?

Aleteia

Daily Catholic Memes—Mike Love

Aleteia

Kids say the darnedest things… at Mass

Gina Dalfonzo

Olympic Figure Skating’s ugly little secret is coming to light

Cerith Gardiner

7 Royals who chose the Catholic faith over their royal status

Philip Kosloski

In images: The fascinating symbolism of the Miraculous Medal

Anna Malec

National Geographic’s new photo campaign highlights people with Down Syndrome

Aleteia

Daily Catholic Prayer—Benedict XVI’s Advent prayer for strength against evil

Top Audience
  1. Most Read
  2. Lucandrea Massaro
    This 3D “carbon copy” of Jesus was created using the …
  3. Aleteia
    Daily Catholic Memes—Mike Love
  4. Aleteia
    Daily Catholic Prayer—Benedict XVI’s Advent prayer for …
  5. Fr. Nelson Medina, OP
    12 Deathbed regrets you still have time to avoid
  6. Cerith Gardiner
    13 Celebrities who chose to save sex till marriage
  7. Lucandrea Massaro
    This 3D “carbon copy” of Jesus was created using the …
  8. Leticia Ochoa Adams
    Why does suffering seem so unevenly distributed, God? Why is my …
  9. Margaret Rose Realy, Obl.OSB
    When we’re depressed or feeling blue, this prayer from …
  10. John Burger
    Thousands Bid Farewell to Father Benedict Groeschel, Spiritual …
  11. Katrina Fernandez
    Bringing your Guardian Angel into your everyday life
See More