St. Bernadette’s Relics to Tour the United States
After an opening celebration Sept. 18 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Washington, D.C., the yearlong tour’s schedule will be announced in the coming months.
Pope Leo XIV Offers Condolences to Victims of Ferry Accident in Zimbabwe
The Pontiff offered prayers for the Zimbabwean people in a telegram on Aug. 18.
50 Years Ago This Polish Priest Died Defending Workers Under Communist Rule
Aug. 18 marks a half-century since Father Roman Kotlarz, whose cause for canonization was opened in 2018, was killed under the communist regime.
Poland Inaugurates Europe’s Tallest Statue of the Virgin Mary
Rising to a height of over 180 feet from ground level, the statue of Our Lady of Mercy exceeds in height the Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil and the Christ the King statue in Poland.
Priest and Nun Recover Sacred Hosts From Earthquake Rubble in Colombia
Despite the danger of the earthquake’s aftershocks, a priest and nun in Colombia entered a chapel in search of the hosts that were kept in the tabernacle that they found destroyed.
Florida Attorney General, Miami Archbishop Spar Over Vaccine Exemptions in Catholic Schools
A dispute between Florida’s Catholic bishops and the state attorney general over vaccine exemptions in Catholic schools is testing the boundaries between state law and Church authority.
Catholic Actor David Henrie Slays Bedtime Fears in New Faith-Filled Picture Book
Disney alum David Henrie and his wife, Maria, turn real-life bedtime questions into a Scripture-filled picture book proving no fear is too big for God.
What Is Heaven? A Priest Who Just Turned 100 Replies
Father Ricardo Bello Mato offers his reflections on heaven and his many years as a priest.
Slovak Bishops Preach On Mary at 250th Nitra Pilgrimage
Pilgrims have climbed the Calvary hill in Nitra since 1766; this year three bishops met them at the top.
Indian Catholics Released After 104 Days in Jail Under Anti-Conversion Law
The men, held since May on charges of conversion and attempted murder, walked out of jail after the Rajasthan High Court granted bail.