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What the life of a hidden community of nuns actually looks like

This is Part 2 of a three-part photo essay, telling a story of the march of history in a small Connecticut town, interwoven with the ever-alive vision of faith.

France

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...

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The story behind the little girl blessed by Pope Leo

The photo of Marie-Garance with Pope Leo moved millions, but the story behind the little girl in blue is even...

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Death Penalty

Padre Pio Celebrating Mass

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Acts of Kindness

The butcher who nearly became a priest — and left $13M

Leonard Gigowski’s life took him far from the future he once imagined -- but the path he followed would change hundreds of young lives

Down Syndrome

When 6 altar servers with Down syndrome take on a papal Mass

Serving before hundreds of thousands might daunt anyone, but these young men actually asked for the job -- and their youngest member helped make it happen.

Saints

Cardinal Parolin celebrates “Father of Migrants” at NYC Mass

You know Mother Cabrini, but do you know Bishop Scalabrini? And how their lives and missions intersected in the New World? Vatican Secretary of State speaks of mission then, and today.

Fulton Sheen

Fulton Sheen’s cousin on the power of the Hour

Archbishop Sheen's cousin reflects on his Eucharistic devotion and daily Holy Hour, as new film 'Adore Him: He Is Here' honors his memory and witness.

Catholic Lifestyle

It’s a wrap! Roumie’s moving goodbye to ‘The Chosen’

After years spent speaking the words of Christ, the Catholic actor has reached the end of an extraordinary chapter -- and this time, there is no script.

Pilgrimages

1,500 from Dublin complete Lourdes pilgrimage

122 sick pilgrims traveled to Lourdes from Dublin, with help and support from 552 accompanying helpers and many others giving prayers and support.

Fulton Sheen

What Fulton Sheen knew about being a winner

The future Blessed won one of television's biggest prizes -- and 70 years later, his moment on stage is worth another look.

Youth

Construction zone priest builds laughs … and connections

"These hands were made not just for chalices but for calluses!" Another college parish priest is finding the number of seekers is growing.

Charity

The married couple behind Mary’s Meals

Even Princess Anne has visited them, but they are actually just a regular couple with a busy, sometimes chaotic life of family and love.

Conversion

Gen Z convert boom also happening in Scotland

Scotland has seen an increase in the number of Catholic converts in 2026, and the numbers spell good things for the future.

Marriage

What a flooded wedding got wonderfully right

The images of a bride wading through a flooded church went around the world, but perhaps the best part of the story is what didn't get washed away.

Conversion

Conversion: From thunder goddess to devout Catholic

Eurovision contestant Rugilė Daujotaitė tried everything from shamanism to ayahuasca in her search for peace. Then she opened a Bible.

Social Doctrine of the Church

Pope Leo spotlights a pioneer of Catholic social doctrine

Pope Leo XIV’s recent trip to Rimini included a visit to an exhibition dedicated to Léon Harmel, a 19th-century French entrepreneur and social reformer.

Inspiration

Dolly Parton’s final gift to arrive in 20 years

Dolly Parton spent a lifetime giving to others. It turns out she planned one particularly special gift for a generation still to come.

History

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Mayo Clinic owes its existence to this heroic nun

Mother Alfred Moes was instrumental to the founding of Mayo Clinic, one of the largest medical systems in the United States.

Saints of the United States

The striking connection between two future US saints

The saintly life of one person following God's will can have ripple effects generations later. Two current causes for people who ministered in the United States are one striking example.

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Paraplegic engineer helps wounded Ukrainians build wheelchairs

Paul de Livron is helping Ukrainians injured in the war to build their own wooden wheelchairs to rediscover joy through craftsmanship.

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The butcher who nearly became a priest — and left $13M

When 6 altar servers with Down syndrome take on a papal Mass

Cardinal Parolin celebrates “Father of Migrants” at NYC Mass

Fulton Sheen’s cousin on the power of the Hour

It’s a wrap! Roumie’s moving goodbye to ‘The Chosen’

1,500 from Dublin complete Lourdes pilgrimage

What Fulton Sheen knew about being a winner

Construction zone priest builds laughs … and connections

The married couple behind Mary’s Meals

Gen Z convert boom also happening in Scotland

What a flooded wedding got wonderfully right

Conversion: From thunder goddess to devout Catholic

Pope Leo spotlights a pioneer of Catholic social doctrine

Dolly Parton’s final gift to arrive in 20 years

Mayo Clinic owes its existence to this heroic nun

The striking connection between two future US saints

Paraplegic engineer helps wounded Ukrainians build wheelchairs

The butcher who nearly became a priest — and left $13M

When 6 altar servers with Down syndrome take on a papal Mass

Cardinal Parolin celebrates “Father of Migrants” at NYC Mass

Fulton Sheen’s cousin on the power of the Hour

It’s a wrap! Roumie’s moving goodbye to ‘The Chosen’

1,500 from Dublin complete Lourdes pilgrimage

What Fulton Sheen knew about being a winner

Construction zone priest builds laughs … and connections

The married couple behind Mary’s Meals

Gen Z convert boom also happening in Scotland

What a flooded wedding got wonderfully right

Conversion: From thunder goddess to devout Catholic

Pope Leo spotlights a pioneer of Catholic social doctrine

Dolly Parton’s final gift to arrive in 20 years

Mayo Clinic owes its existence to this heroic nun

The striking connection between two future US saints

Paraplegic engineer helps wounded Ukrainians build wheelchairs