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Where life and death merge in one glorious spot (Photos)

In a forgotten Connecticut village, one sound never stops ... This is Part 1 of a three-part photo essay, telling a story of the march of history interwoven with the ever-alive vision of faith.

Joy within his house: How a guy with a camera got into a cloister

Marriage

Leo XIV writes prologue for new YouCat on love and marriage

The Pope's foreword to a youth catechism on marriage describes love as "a decision, a journey, and a lifelong...

Catholic Lifestyle

These 400 Catholic entrepreneurs choose faith and excellence

What happens when Catholics committed to renewing culture excel in the business world? SENT entrepreneurs find...

Rosary

How the Hail Mary prayer has changed over the centuries

The Hail Mary prayer has developed over time and was not always prayed in the same way that it is prayed currently in the Catholic Church.

Leo XIV

Vatican outlines program for ‘Amoris Laetitia’ followup meeting

Leo XIV convened the October 7–14 gathering to evaluate how families can contribute to evangelization and how...

Korea

Leo XIV speaks to Koreans in Rome about WYD and peace

Meeting with Korean priests and religious in Rome, Leo XIV urged them to be “artisans of peace” in preparation...

Africa

125 years of Catholic faith in Malawi, and still growing

The Gospel arrived in 1901 with a handful of Montfort missionaries. Today the Church runs 1,806 schools, 93...

John Paul II

Quick intro: 5 key ideas in John Paul II’s theology of the body

He gave 129 catecheses with one central claim: the body is not a problem to be managed but a person to be...

Autism

A new Catholic initiative puts autism in the pews

Founded by an autistic deacon, Catholic Autism UK hopes to help parishes notice barriers they may never have...

Gaza

Gaza Christians, Pope mourn deaths of mother, daughter in Israeli air strike

Two Christian women were among five killed and many injured in an early morning strike on a Gaza City...

Daily prayer

And today we celebrate...

Saint Faith

Her life: + Faith is said to have been a child in Agen in southwestern France. + The various legends associated with life recount that she was arrested and tortured during one the persecutions of Christians by the Roman Empire. + Although we know nothing of this saint for certain—aside from her name and the fact that...

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Spirituality

Education

Mary is patroness of library dedicated by Justice Barrett

Just like Our Lady told Juan Diego, ‘You are the one I have chosen for this task,’ I tell every Benedictine student that Our Lady has chosen them for a special mission, to Transform Culture in America.

Rosary

TODAY: Join the Pope and start October with the Rosary

For both of his Octobers as pope, the Holy Father has asked the faithful to say the Rosary every day for the...

Therese of Lisieux

St. Thérèse’s forgotten connection to St. Francis of Assisi

The Little Flower's funeral and burial was on October 4 and her parents had a close connection to the...

Devotions and Feasts

Did you know that St. Thérèse died today, September 30?

While celebrated on October 1 each year, the Little Flower died at 7:20 PM on September 30, after being...

Angels

Here are the four offices of St. Michael the Archangel

According to Scripture and tradition, St. Michael the Archangel has been entrusted with four offices, or...

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Padre Pio Celebrating Mass

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Books

New comic marks St. Francis’ Jubilee Year in a bold way

In response to Pope Leo XIV's decree marking the 800th anniversary of St. Francis' death, Voyage Publishing's "Francis: Herald of the Great King" challenges readers of all ages to live radical lives for Christ.

Eucharist

‘Adore Him’ hits theaters October 4

Is participating in Eucharistic Adoration really that transformative? Watch the film and see for yourself.

Movies

The Great Gatsby on film, and F. Scott Fitzgerald’s lens

Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald famously walked out halfway through 'The Great Gatsby' (1926).

Movies

New film a catalyst to increase Eucharistic Adoration

An interview with executive producer of "Adore Him," Deacon Steve Greco

Catholic Lifestyle

Great Catholic-themed movies for autumn

With themes of harvest, thanksgiving, and the changing of the seasons, here are some films to add to your...

Perspectives

Lifestyle

Catholic Lifestyle

The benefits of changing your mind

If I had to change my mind about something as big and important as my faith, what else do I have wrong? How many of my other beliefs need to change? It’s daunting.

Three Jesuit scientists who changed the world

Television

Where life and death merge in one glorious spot (Photos)

Joy within his house: How a guy with a camera got into a cloister

Leo XIV writes prologue for new YouCat on love and marriage

These 400 Catholic entrepreneurs choose faith and excellence

How the Hail Mary prayer has changed over the centuries

Do Byzantine Catholics pray the Hail Mary prayer?

How to pray the Hail Mary prayer

How the Black Plague changed the “Hail Mary” prayer

Vatican outlines program for ‘Amoris Laetitia’ followup meeting

Leo XIV speaks to Koreans in Rome about WYD and peace

125 years of Catholic faith in Malawi, and still growing

Quick intro: 5 key ideas in John Paul II’s theology of the body

A new Catholic initiative puts autism in the pews

Gaza Christians, Pope mourn deaths of mother, daughter in Israeli air strike