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A Pilgrim’s Journey to St. Olaf: Norway’s Christian Roots Return to the Spotlight

Earlier this year, Dominican Father Gregory Pine led a group of 15 pilgrims from different countries and backgrounds on the ancient pilgrimage to Trondheim.

From World Cup star Erling Haaland to Nobel Prize-winning author (and possible future saint) Sigrid Undset, Norway’s Christian heritage is receiving renewed attention as pilgrims embark on a journey in the footsteps of St. Oaf, the king who Christianized a nation.

Vandals Deface Our Lady Statues, Set Fire to Altar at Medjugorje Shrine

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A statue of Our Lady stands in front of St. James Church at the Medjugorje shrine in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The parish called on the faithful to respond 'with prayer, fasting, and forgiveness' as police arrested a suspect and cleanup began days before the Mladifest youth festival.

The Summer Reading List: 2026

Some suggestions for your own reading pleasure this summer, which I hope you’ll pass along to friends.

COMMENTARY: According to a 2025 poll, 19% of Americans did 82% of America’s book reading. Let’s remedy that.

Becoming Catholic at 98: World War II Veteran Joins the Church

Father Edson Elizarraras, pastor of St. Christopher in Marana, Arizona, gives Raymond Martin, 98, a blessing.

Led by the dedication of his late wife and a friendship with a deacon, a World War II veteran has joined the Catholic Church at almost 100 years old.

The Rise of the Gen X Bishops

This generation of bishops, including (left to right) Bishop Earl Fernandes, Archbishop Ronald Hicks and Bishop Andrew Cozzens, were impacted by the culture of the 1980s and the 2000s sex-abuse crisis, as well as the holy witness of Pope St. John Paul II.

Catholic leadership is undergoing a generational shift that could shake up the future of the Church.