Carlo Acutis will become the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint at a solemn canonization Mass on April 27 in St.

Pope Francis has called confessors participating in an annual course in the Vatican “ministers of mercy” and urged them to ...

Twice a week, Luisa Arguello and her husband spend from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. praying in the perpetual adoration chapel at St.

Before an empty and rain-covered St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis held Eucharistic adoration and gave a blessing, praying for ...

To counter the Satanic event, Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas, will lead a Eucharistic Holy Hour at ...

Strib Voices publishes a mix of commentary online and in print each day. To contribute, click here. ••• Lent “is a chance for everybody to make a new start and experience the grace of God,” the Rev.

Pope Francis starts new 3-year process for Church reforms Francis, 88, still in hospital for double pneumonia New process indicates pope's desire to continue on VATICAN CITY, March 15 (Reuters ...

massive deportation across the country would be something that would be incompatible with Catholic doctrine.” At his installation on Tuesday, he was more understated but mentioned immigrants in a ...

Alhamdulillah, we have reached the ninth day of the blessed month of Ramadan. May the almighty Allah accept all our sacrifices this period and beyond as we fast and pray today. "O Allah, grant me ...

Ireland's patron St. Patrick is a saint in name only and has never received the official title. While millions around the world celebrate St. Patrick's Day every March 17, the sad fact is that ...

Friday marks the pope's 22nd consecutive day in hospital. LONDON and ROME -- Pope Francis' "overall condition remains stable within his complex medical situation and the prognosis remains reserved ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. The Catholic Church opened the solemn Lenten season leading to Easter on Wednesday without the participation ...