Brazilian Olympian rescues young girl at sea, and thanks God
Brazilian kitesurfer Bruno Lobo happened upon a young girl who was about to drown and brought her to shore, thanking God for “using him” to save her.
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Exclusive interview with friends of Blessed Chiara “Luce” Badano
Aleteia posed five questions to some members of the “Chiara Badano Foundation,” which conserves and passes on the Italian blessed’s memory and spirituality.
Start-up tech company creates stunning images of Christian heritage sites
Iconem specializes in the 3D digitization of heritage sites around the world. Its latest project: the digitization of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
Pope’s advice for worried grandmother about fallen-away kids
In a new magazine being published by the Vatican, Pope Francis will respond to letters from readers. In the first edition, a grandmother worries about her unbaptized granddaughter.
Pope recognizes Vietnam and Congo martyrs, Italian saint and more
In a new decree from the Dicastery for the Causes for Saints, Pope Francis recognized one saint, one blessed, two martyrs, and a venerable.
2nd miracle attributed to Pier Giorgio Frassati officially recognized
Pope Francis officially recognized on November 25 a second miracle occurring due to Pier Giorgio Frassati's intercession.
Can heirs of Augustine, Fra Angelico, Mozart be pessimists?
We are “heirs to the passion for education and culture of countless saints and holy men and women,” which should inspire us today, says Pope Francis.
First Lady of Ukraine thanks Pope, Church for support
Olena Zelenska, the First Lady of Ukraine, met with Pope Francis and attended a Mass in Rome to mark the 1,000th day since the beginning of the conflict.
Assisi church bells ring at Carlo Acutis canonization date!
“Assisi rejoices at this important news" of Carlo Acutis' canonization on April 27, 2025, says Archbishop of Assisi, Domenico Sorrentino.
Pope: Investigate if “genocide” occurring in Gaza
In excerpts from a new book, Pope Francis says it should be investigated whether what is occurring in Gaza could be considered a genocide.
Non-Catholic Christians also have martyrs, Pope emphasizes
Speaking to members of a conference at the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, Pope Francis praised the perfect discipleship of martyrs of all denominations.
What does martyrdom look like across the world today?
A conference organized by the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints in Rome looked at what offering one's life for Christ looks like around the world.
St. Peter’s Basilica gets a digital makeover with AI
St. Peter’s Basilica and Microsoft teamed up to create several new artificial intelligence-enhanced initiatives to bring this Church and its history to life.
Pope gives seminarians some numbers to guide their lives
In a meeting with seminarians from Toledo, Spain, at the Vatican on November 7, Pope Francis gave important advice to future and current priests.
Pope gets chuckles by warning against fake smiles (Watch)
Don’t lose your sense of humor and become sour, like something preserved in vinegar, Pope Francis told a group of pilgrims from Spain.
US Bishops: “Treat each other with charity, respect, and civility”
Archbishop Timothy Broglio congratulated President Trump on his victory and called on Catholics to work together peacefully for the future of the country.
Pope: Universities should be a “home of the heart”
On November 5, the Pope visited the Pontifical Gregorian University and emphasized Catholic universities' mission of spreading God's gratuitous love.
The initiative saving migrants from the Mediterranean
The Humanitarian Corridors initiative allow refugees to reach Europe safely, avoiding a dangerous journey through the Mediterranean.
Church in 2nd period, after a dark period, says Cardinal O’Malley on abuse
In presenting the Church's first report on its fight against sexual abuse, Cardinal O'Malley emphasized the Church is entering a new phase.
Vatican releases 1st report on fight against abuse in the Church
This report “is a snapshot of the journey of conversion that [the Church has] been on” towards transparency and safeguarding, said Cardinal O'Malley.