
“Here I am, Lord!” 80,000 young people shout with the Pope
At a Youth Vigil closing the first day of his apostolic visit to France, Pope Leo XIV shared music, drama, questions, prayer and a challenge with a packed and lively stadium.

We are more focused on mental health than ever — and mental health is getting worse. A research psychologist and a 15-century tradition both point toward the same remedy.

A kid spending the night at his older brother's first apartment had to grapple with some hard lessons -- but they turned out to be the start of something much better.

Labour Party's Andy Burnham says Catholicism is an important part of his life and his politics -- though he no longer practices the faith.

Here's an idea for a 30-second answer that will not only inspire, it will also fulfill a Gospel invitation. And crafting this answer will help you more than anyone else.

We're all seasick, plus what to do with the weeds: A reflection on the Gospel for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Divine Mercy University fills a growing need for Catholic mental health practitioners who are competent in their field and understand the human person.

Today, as Pope Leo XIV visits the Principality of Monaco, many around the world will think of Grace Kelly, Hollywood icon and later "storybook" princess of this Catholic realm.

When college basketball's 2026 NCAA Men's Tournament tips off its Round of 64 on Thursday, 7 Catholic colleges and universities will be in the bracket. Yes, including the Pope's!

Cardinal Anthony Poola, archbishop of Hyderabad, is a Dalit, a member of India's lowest traditional social order. His election by secret ballot is seen as a powerful sign of unity.

The 78-year-old Catholic media mogul, who has been sharply critical of China's regime, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for "national security violations."

"Mommy, it's trashed!" ... Just one day after Holy Innocents Catholic School suffered shocking damage, the community gathered for a Mass of reparation, led by their bishop.

Dogmas are particular beliefs that the Catholic Church has confirmed as part of the "deposit of faith," which all Catholics are called to believe.

The commission calls for a further examination of the diaconate itself, noting a wide range of differences in current ministry from one continent to another.

The beautiful reality is that countless people spend their lives being Christ’s hands and feet on earth.

The Aleteia community is sharing our favorite of Pope John Paul II's writings. There's a lot to choose from! What's yours?

The Fides news agency's annual report on Church statistics (this year's compares 2023 with 2022) shows both concerning trends and signs of hope worldwide.

The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem thanked the international community for their work in ending the war, and called for a "rapid surge" of aid to Gaza.