Meet the director behind France’s stunning youth vigil with Leo
The artistic director behind the French youth vigil with Pope Leo XIV discusses the massive undertaking of transforming a stadium for prayer.
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A world tour of Precious Blood shrines, in photographs
As July is dedicated to the Precious Blood of Christ, Aleteia invites you to discover beautiful churches across the globe consecrated to this devotion.
Firefighter finds faith thanks to man he saved
After saving a father’s life from sudden cardiac arrest in a Paris park, an off-duty firefighter found a spiritual awakening and a confirmation sponsor.
Conjoined twins who changed their family in 28 minutes
Despite intense pressure to abort their conjoined daughters who shared a single heart, a French couple chose to welcome their babies with love.
Jewish Holocaust survivor finds hope and the light of Christ
At 96, Deacon Jacques Averbuch reflects on surviving the Holocaust, his rescue by a Catholic family, and his profound journey to the Christian faith.
Architect working on Sagrada Familia: It’s a dream come true
Impressed by the Sagrada Familia at 13, Alejandro Seoane is now one of its architects. He speaks to Aleteia about finishing the Spanish basilica this year.
Leo XIV has a history of governing with a firm hand
An anecdote from his past as Prior General of the Augustinians has emerged, suggesting that the Pope knows how to make tough calls and get people on board.
‘Stranger Things’ star reveals the faith behind his strength
A quieter kind of courage is shaping Caleb McLaughlin’s life after the final season.
Parishes find a trick for connecting with people: French cafés
Parishes are finding a way around the fact that some people resist visiting a priest or entering a church -- they often feel less intimidated about going into a café or bar!
‘Bernadette: The Musical’ is coming to America in 2026
The lead performer in the show talks with Aleteia about how her participation has transformed her and what message she wants to share with American audiences.
The best exception for a wedding in Notre Dame
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris hasn’t hosted weddings since 1995, but the Archbishop of Paris, Laurent Ulrich, made an exception for Martin Lorentz. Here’s why …
She saw this church and knew it was time to be baptized
Carlos, a tile craftsman, has a special attachment to this French church he helped renovate: his 22-year-old daughter Audrey asked to be baptized here.
8 Saints who spoke to animals
Many saints are known not only for their devotion to God and dedication to others, but also for their special relationship with animals.
Cyprien & Philippine’s incredible father-daughter pilgrimage
It took Cyprien and his daughter Philippine, who has Down syndrome, six years to travel (in stages) from Notre Dame of Paris to Santiago de Compostela.
Faith and family help him accept Treacher Collins syndrome
Nikolas Tirrier’s path to being at peace with his condition took him a long time, illuminated by faith, resilience, and the love of his family and friends.
The moving story of Sister Sebastiana, mom of a bishop
A widow and mother of eight children, Sister Sebastiana fulfilled her childhood dream by entering religious life at the age of 55, supported by her son, the bishop of Dourados, Brazil.
Pope Leo XIV’s former gym trainer speaks about “Robert”
While head of the Dicastery for Bishops from 2023-2025, Cardinal Robert Prevost attended Omega gym next to the Vatican. Valerio Masella was his unsuspecting trainer.
End-of-life and palliative care take center stage in France
Two bills, one on end-of-life and the other on palliative care, have been under consideration in France’s National Assembly since Monday, May 12.
Rome is full of teens for their Jubilee: Now what?
Francis’ death on April 21 shook up the entire world, as well as the program for the Jubilee for Teenagers, scheduled to take place in Rome on April 25-27.
Sister Tosca Ferrante: from the police force to the convent
A significant encounter with a young offender led Officer Tosca Ferrante to become a nun in the community of the Sisters of Mary Queen of Apostles.
