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Philip Kosloski

Whatever happened to the Twelve Apostles?

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Jeffrey Bruno

Meeting the living God in the New Mexico desert

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Sophia Swinford

You won’t believe how old these photos actually are

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Matthew Becklo

Why one religious professor is scared to death of ‘Night of the Living Dead’

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Simone Lorenzo

A Filipina who promoted the feminine genius before John Paul II did

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David Ives

‘Dunkirk’ may be Christopher Nolan’s masterpiece of mounting apprehension

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Calah Alexander

Want to live longer? Drink more coffee

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    I surrender
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Zelda Caldwell

Fight over Satanic statue in Minnesota park shuts down “free speech zone”

Members of Satanic Temple proposed their monument to counter the installation of Christian-themed memorial

J-P Mauro
Iraqi refugees find comfort in the ancient art of mosaics
Aleteia - French
Melania Trump and Brigitte Macron venerate the Crown of Thorns at Notre-Dame
Sylvain Dorient
God willing, he will be another Father Hamel of Rouen diocese
John Burger
Pakistani Christian teen arrested on blasphemy charge
J-P Mauro
From victims of child trafficking to attorneys at law
Daniel Esparza
South Korea tries to extend an olive branch to its northern neighbor
Laura Yeager
The 3 lonely souls God called me to help
Susan E. Wills
Actor Gary Sinise: Catholic Convert and Surprise Speaker at Knights of Columbus’s Annual Convention
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Deacon Greg Kandra
WATCH: A college football star talks about his …
A man was dying, and they laughed
Tony Rossi
Stories of Modern-Day Christ-Bearers (a …
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Tod Worner
The poet and the logician – G.K. Chesterton …
Depression, the “Black Dog” and why …
Elizabeth Scalia
The Rule of St. Benedict on Detachment
What’s the difference between a sin and a …
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Inspiring Stories
Zoe Romanowsky
Little boy born without a brain can now speak, count, and attend school
Zelda Caldwell
Family wins Powerball jackpot and gives it away
Jesús Colina
Pope recognizes heroism of cardinal who organized a rescue network to save Jews
Zelda Caldwell
How could ordinary men be capable of such evil? The last Nazi prosecutor has the answer
Feast of the day
The Martyrs of Zhujiahe
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Voices and Views
Elizabeth Scalia
A single phrase helped save this marriage
Fr Robert McTeigue, SJ
Modern idolatry: Rarely confessed, or even considered
Katrina Fernandez
Why are priests moved around so much? How should we welcome them?
David Mills
Is Catholicism too casual about sin, salvation, and mercy?
Elizabeth Scalia
Charlie Gard’s life is the life he has; he’s entitled to it. And doctors don’t know everything
T. E. W. with Jean Elizabeth Seah
When a stranger saved my life, just by seeing me
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Lifestyle
Calah Alexander

The dirty little secret behind minimalism

If you're on a tight budget, you should be aware of this ... but there's also a happy middle ground.

Calah Alexander
The big reason you should give up sugar–and the best way to do it
Caryn Rivadeneira
Long marriage, beautiful life
Sophia Swinford
Bride donates her $30,000 reception to the homeless
Sophia Swinford
Your face might give away how much money you make
Cerith Gardiner
“Inhuman” baby born with skull deformity proves doctors all wrong
Cerith Gardiner
New anti-text and driving campaign is funny until… (VIDEO)
Chloe Langr
Struggling to make new friends? Here’s the secret to having those first conversations
Amélie Hillairet
The untold story behind the fidget spinner
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Sr. Faustina Maria Pia, SV
Praying this litany will give you peace about the past and future
Philip Kosloski
This is why churches have stained glass windows
Philip Kosloski
How an American woman became a nun to let her husband become a priest
Anna O'Neil
Joy is bigger than fear: Why I’m announcing my pregnancy so early
Revista Misión
Interview: The husband of Chiara Corbella on his wife’s sacrifice and possible canonization
Philip Kosloski
5 practical parenting tips from Sts. Louis & Zelie Martin, saints who raised saints
Wisdom of the Day
There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.
Albert Einstein
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Fabiana Santos

How to defuse a child’s tantrum with one question

This parenting tip could change the game with your little ones.

Dena Dyer
4 Secrets to raising unselfish kids
Desde la fe
10 Good Reasons to Save Sex Until Marriage
Nicole Leigh Shaw
We have entered the dreaded “donut hole” of summer: Embrace it!
Chloe Langr
4 Tips for fighting fair the next time you argue with your spouse
Elizabeth Pardi
An open letter to married couples who aren’t ready for children yet
Claire de Campeau
5 Saints who can help with the hardships we face as women
Aci Digital
Pope Francis’ 13 tips for a good marriage
Natalia Białobrzeska
The 3-ingredient recipe for a successful marriage
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Issues & Implications
John Burger
Now that Mosul is liberated from ISIS, will Christians return?
Miriam Diez Bosch
Africa is neither a problem nor a threat
Miriam Diez Bosch
The Copts: Why does the Islamic State kill Egypt’s Christians?
Miriam Diez Bosch
Interview with priest reveals what it’s really like for Catholics in Russia
John Burger
Pew: Christianity is growing in Eastern Europe
Miguel Pastorino
Are there Christian “secrets” reserved for an initiated elite?
Photo of the Day
A pizza for the pope!
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Church
Cerith Gardiner

77-year-old religious sister surprises everyone during French elections

A few extra candles on the cake won't prevent her from having a little fun!

Esteban Pittaro
Pope calls Argentine garbage collector
I.Media for Aleteia
Pope known for teaching on birth control obtaining miracles for unborn babies
I.Media for Aleteia
Monsignor Morandi named “second in command” at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
Kathleen N. Hattrup
‘No complaining’: That sign on the pope’s door is as powerful as an encyclical
I.Media for Aleteia
Sexual abuse in Germany: Father Zollner underlines the Church’s quest to uncover the truth
Kathleen N. Hattrup
Pope Francis: If you’re weighed down by life, you gotta react. Here’s how.
Elizabeth Scalia
What Is the Difference Between a Friar, a Monk and a Priest?
Joanne McPortland
The matter matters: Unpacking the Vatican guidelines on bread and wine for the Eucharist
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Music
J-P Mauro
Sister Cristina teams with Swiss singer for McDonald’s charity
J-P Mauro
This father and daughter perform great sacred music together
Cecilia Team
Pavarotti and Sting surprise with the most amazing hymn to Jesus in the Eucharist
J-P Mauro
Bilingual seminarian brings us church-worthy hip-hop
J-P Mauro
The boys of Libera sing ‘Salve Regina’
J-P Mauro
A dozen nuns walk onto a stage … and rock!
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  2. Siervas
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  3. Libera
    Salve Regina
  4. Andrea Bocelli
    Amazing Grace
  5. Communion
    I Believe
  6. Matt Maher
    Oh Mercy
  7. Brother Isaiah
    Jacob’s Song
  8. Siervas
    Hoy Despierto
  9. Fr. Kevin McGoldrick
    Square Peg in a Round Hole
  10. Sister Cristina
    I surrender
  11. Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
    Brother
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Art & Travel
Mario Paredes

Museum of the Bible puts unprecedented spotlight on source of Judeo-Christian civilization

Five exhibit floors will house no fewer than 40,000 biblical and religious artifacts.

Daniel Esparza
The staircase St. Joseph built in New Mexico
Daniel Esparza
The Galician “Holy Grail”: A Eucharistic Miracle on the Camino de Santiago
Zelda Caldwell
1,600-year-old basilica found underwater in what was ancient Nicaea
Father Artur Stopka
Why is the Jasna Góra Shrine one the most popular pilgrimage destinations in Poland?
Gelsomino Del Guercio
7 Sanctuaries linked by a straight line: The legendary Sword of St. Michael
Father Michael Rennier
Is this the most beautiful church in the US?
Daniel Esparza
What Do the Hand Gestures in Icons Mean?
Jala Kebbe
PHOTOS: The most unusual churches in the world
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Curiosities
Daniel Esparza
25 personal letters, written by Roman soldiers 2,000 years ago, found near Hadrian’s Wall
Zelda Caldwell
Olive oil prevents Alzheimer’s, study shows
J-P Mauro
Is this where Pilate condemned Jesus?
Aleteia-Spain
Archaeologists may have discovered the place where Jesus performed the “miracle of the swine”
Daniel Esparza
Medieval fashion trends you might try this summer
Jala Kebbe
The mystery of icon-preserving bees
Zelda Caldwell
Two works by Raphael are discovered hidden in the Vatican
J-P Mauro
Mechanical 3rd thumb looks ridiculous … but we want one
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Editor's Choice
Elizabeth Scalia
A single phrase helped save this marriage
Fr Robert McTeigue, SJ
Modern idolatry: Rarely confessed, or even considered
Calah Alexander
The dirty little secret behind minimalism
Philip Kosloski
This is why churches have stained glass windows
Caryn Rivadeneira
Long marriage, beautiful life
Philip Kosloski
How an American woman became a nun to let her husband become a priest
Calah Alexander
The big reason you should give up sugar–and the best way to do it
Sophia Swinford
Bride donates her $30,000 reception to the homeless
Mario Paredes
Museum of the Bible puts unprecedented spotlight on source of Judeo-Christian civilization
Philip Kosloski
Do angels have wings?
Zoe Romanowsky
Little boy born without a brain can now speak, count, and attend school
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  3. How to defuse a child’s tantrum with one question

  4. Interview: The husband of Chiara Corbella on his wife’s sacrifice and possible canonization

  5. 7 Sanctuaries linked by a straight line: The legendary Sword of St. Michael

  6. Little boy born without a brain can now speak, count, and attend school

  7. Little boy born without a brain can now speak, count, and attend school

  8. Praying this litany will give you peace about the past and future

  9. Bonded to Christ: Dramatic confession of an ex-drug addict

  10. Melania Trump and Brigitte Macron venerate the Crown of Thorns at Notre-Dame

  11. How to Deal with Your Online Anger Without Losing Your Mind (or Soul)

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