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ALBERTO PIZZOLIRomanian Cardinal Lucian Mureșan (r) is congratulated by other cardinals during the consistory on Feb. 18, 2012, at St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. Cardinal Lucian Mureșaninspired with his stalwart presence. Read More
Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV and King Charles III walk together in the Sistine Chapel during a historic meeting that included a prayer service at the Vatican, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. The ecumenical gestures comes as the Anglican Communion undergoes a split over the choice of a woman for archbishop of Canterbury. Read More
Many people are used to seeing Knights of Columbus selling Tootsie rolls by the bucket to raise money for people with intellectual disabilities. But how did this tradition start? According to Chicago Catholic, the annual nationwide fundraiser began more than 50 years ago in the Chicago suburb of Tinley Park. In the late 1960s, Raymond … Read moreWhat’s the story behind the Knights of Columbus’ candy drive?
Courtesy photosLeah Darrow poses with Baby Sly as well as Dr. Bob Peterson in announcing the very exciting news about her youngest son, who has faced several challenges after being born at 22 weeks. The former actress and Catholic convert shared a ‘miracle update’ about her baby, who was born at just 22 weeks last … Read moreLeah Darrow Celebrates Big News Marking 1 Year Since Asking for Prayers for Baby Sly
Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV signs his apostolic letter on Catholic education, “Drawing New Maps of Hope,” at the end of a Mass for Rome university students in St. Peter’s Basilica on Oct. 27, 2025. The document was published on Oct. 28, 2025, to mark the 60th anniversary of Gravissimum Educationis, the Second Vatican Council’s declaration … Read morePope Calls for Renewal of Catholic Education Amid Challenges of Modern Society, Technology
Days ahead of President Donald Trump’s Oct. 30 meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the son of imprisoned Catholic Chinese dissident Jimmy Lai spoke in Italy about hope that international efforts will obtain freedom for his father, who is in solitary confinement awaiting what will likely be a life sentence from a Hong Kong court. … Read moreSon of Catholic Chinese dissident Jimmy Lai says freeing his father is ‘humanitarian issue’
A progressive analyst is downplaying the stakes of next week’s state elections, arguing that even if Democrats sweep closely watched races in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia, the results will mean little for the party’s future direction. In an Oct. 27 New Republic analysis, editor Michael Tomasky argued that even if all three leading … Read moreProgressive analyst: What will it mean if Democrats win in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia? Not much
The Trump administration announced new humanitarian aid this week for Southern Syria, directing relief to Christian, Druze, and Bedouin communities that have faced years of violence and displacement amid the country’s ongoing instability. According to an Oct. 27 State Department press release, the U.S. is providing food, clean water, and hygiene supplies for roughly 60,000 … Read moreTrump admin provides critical humanitarian aid to Christians, religious minorities in Southern Syria
Courtesy photoStephen Barany discusses his new self-published book available now. Self-published children’s book offers kids the opportunity ‘explore, to experience’ God’s creation — one letter at a time. Read More
Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Auxiliary Bishop Keith Chylinski led dozens of doctors in prayer Oct. 19 at the annual White Coat Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia, advising the physicians to put prayer above the many obligations that come with their work. The event invites members of the Catholic … Read morePhiladelphia’s annual White Coat Mass brings Catholic doctors together to grow in faith