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Religious Faith Can Protect Against Anxiety Disorders in Youth, Says Study

Greater emphasis on religious faith and interdependence correlated with less anxiety disorders globally, the research found.

The research, which looked at data over three decades, reports that a country’s religious values may serve as ‘a protective factor’ against anxiety issues in children and adolescents.

Denver Healing Could Move a Nun Jailed by Communists Toward Sainthood

An official portrait depicts Blessed Zdenka Schelingová, beatified in 2003

The postulator of Blessed Zdenka Schelingová’s cause has delivered the dossier on an alleged Denver healing to the archbishop of Bratislava, advancing her path toward canonization.

Pope Leo XIV: Stop Vicious Cycle of Violence in Sudan and Ukraine

Mario Tomassetti
Pope Leo addresses the faitfhful on Aug. 9, 2026.

The Pontiff also appealed for peace in the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia during his Aug. 9 Angelus address and reassured the faithful: ‘Jesus does not abandon us.’

Peter Kreeft: The Consummate Catholic Professor

Professor Peter Kreeft, who has been teaching for more than 60 years, is a crowd-pleaser.

The philosopher and author of more than 100 books (including one on the spirituality of surfing) is about to start his 62nd year of teaching at Boston College.

St. Edith Stein’s Daily Advice for Women

Edith Stein poses for a photo in Breslau (Wrocław), Poland, between 1913 and 1914

As a philosopher and master of the feminine genius, St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross knew the feminine heart and soul so well.

Parishioners Throw Porch Party for 90-Year-Old ‘Parish Legend’

Friends, neighbors and priests gather around Bob MacStoker on the front porch of his Garden City, New York, home during a surprise celebration of his 90th birthday.

Friends, neighbors and priests in Garden City, New York, honor Bob MacStoker, whose lifelong faith and Marian devotion have inspired generations at St. Anne’s.

Beatification Process Begins for American Missionary Juan Tomis

A native of Bridgeport, Connecticut, Msgr. Juan Tomis Stack served for more than two decades as a missionary in northern Peru.

On various occasions, Pope Leo XIV has referenced the Bridgeport, Connecticut, native as a major inspiration for his own vocation.

The Hillbilly Thomists Hit the Road With New Album ‘Strange Land’

Paul Padgett
The Hillbilly Thomists pose for a photo. Their new album is now available on Spotify or any other streaming service.

The ‘Billboard’-charting bluegrass band comprised of Dominican friars discusses their new album and tour, marking the feast of St. Dominic.