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Fact or fiction? 9 popular myths about Our Lady of Guadalupe
In the almost 500 years since Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared, her image has become the subject of several popular... Read more
How could the Holy House of Mary in Nazareth have ended up in Loreto, Italy?
Catholic pilgrims have flocked to the Holy House of Loreto since the 14th century to stand inside the walls where... Read more
Why the mighty Mississippi was once named ‘River of the Immaculate Conception’
“Immaculate” is not a word most people would use to describe the Mississippi River’s famously muddy waters. But Father Jacques... Read more
Healing at Lourdes of British World War I soldier declared ‘miraculous’
Archbishop Malcolm McMahon of Liverpool, England, declared the miraculous healing of John Traynor, a soldier of the British Royal Navy,... Read more
World’s youngest cardinal is just 44 years old
Among the new crop of cardinals created by Pope Francis on Dec. 7, Cardinal Mykola Bychok stands out. At 44,... Read more
Broglio presides at U.S. Capitol Mass, meets with Pelosi
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, president of the U.S. bishops’ conference and head of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, celebrated... Read more
Nancy Pelosi criticizes Pope Francis’ China deal in interview
The congresswoman from California and former speaker of the House of Representatives said she is “not too happy” about the... Read more
First Mass celebrated in restored Notre Dame cathedral
The archbishop of Paris, Laurent Ulrich, on Dec. 8 celebrated the first Mass during which the altar of the restored... Read more
Christmas 2024: Handmade gifts from 14 Catholic monasteries
A guide to some of our favorite handmade gifts to give and receive from religious communities and monasteries. Read more
Pope Francis creates 21 new cardinals, including archbishops of Tehran and Toronto
The pope highlighted that the term “cardinal” symbolizes a “hinge,” emphasizing their vital role as in holding the Church together. Read more
Immaculate Conception on an Advent Sunday: When to go to Mass?
The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is celebrated each year on Dec. 8. This year its observance is “transferred” to... Read more
Meet the Franciscan friar who baptized St. Juan Diego
Many people know the story of St. Juan Diego but are less familiar with the Franciscan missionary who baptized him. Read more
Woman alleges doctors ‘fast-tracked’ her into gender transition as preteen, files lawsuit
The lawsuit, filed by UCLA student Kaya Clementine Breen, claims that “her body has been profoundly damaged in ways that... Read more
Notre Dame Cathedral ‘back in the light’ after glorious reopening
The reopening ceremony of the restored Notre-Dame of Paris Cathedral was held Saturday evening in the presence of numerous religious... Read more
Pope Francis links Mary’s humility to modern church at Mass with new cardinals
Pope Francis celebrated the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception with the news cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, calling Christians to... Read more
Analysis: What Pope Francis’ new cardinals reveal about future conclave
While he has appointed 78% of electors, factors including limited gatherings and logistical challenges suggest the next conclave’s outcome remains... Read more
Pope Francis: Gentleness, respect are more effective than ‘the strength of arguments’
The Holy Father said “the first and most effective form of evangelization” is the love we show others. Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis marks Immaculate Conception in Rome with prayer, surprise art visit
Pope Francis marked the Immaculate Conception by visiting to two of Rome’s most important Marian sites, followed by an unexpected... Read more
New film on Padre Pio provides intimate look into saint’s life from those who knew him
The documentary drama “Saint Pio of Pietrelcina: Man of Hope and Healing” will make its television debut on EWTN on... Read more
Vatican: Former choir director, manager convicted of embezzlement, abuse of office
Two Vatican officials and one of their wives have been found guilty of embezzlement as part of an investigation into... Read more
