Why David is simply the best name to give your baby boy
To celebrate the patron saint of Wales on his feast day, here are some bona fide reasons to name your son after him! Today marks the feast day of St. …
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Pope has quiet night after Friday’s scare; Gugerotti to lead Rosary
Last evening, the Vatican reported that the Holy Father had had a bronchospasm, which required non-invasive mechanical ventilation. Today’s news of a quiet night is particularly welcome. After suffering another …
The best thing our family ever did for Lent
Figuring out what to do for Lent with young kids can be a struggle. Here’s what we did last year that turned out to be a big success! Lent with …
Philadelphia boy who used his own body to protect his sister is back on his feet
Andre “Tre” Howard (10) threw himself on top of his 4-year-old sister to shield her from the debris of the plane crash in Philadelphia on January 31. On January 31, …
Pope Francis wants to be buried at St. Mary Major
Seven other popes have been buried in St. Mary Major, the last being Clement IX, who reigned from 1667 to 1669. “The place is already prepared,” revealed Pope Francis on …
Pope’s health: Cardinals ready but not too concerned
Various cardinals agree that a papal resignation (or death) is a possibility, but that Francis is also a “fighter” and unlikely to vacate the papacy soon. Pope Francis will resign …
British nun who protected Jews from Nazis is now venerable
Mother Riccarda Beauchamp Hambrough risked her life during World War II to protect Jews, often sheltering them in her convent in Italy. While much darkness occurred during World War II, …
Did a head injury cause the death of Thomas Aquinas?
This 2024 research sheds light on his mysterious death in 1274, proposing that a chronic subdural hematoma was the likely cause. Thomas Aquinas, the towering theologian and philosopher of the …
California family clings to faith after Virgin Mary statue survives relentless wildfires that destroyed home
A California family’s unshaken faith emerged in the form of a lone statue of The Virgin Mary — untouched by the relentless flames of southern California’s wildfires — her resilience amid …
This joyful nun is now the oldest living person
At an impressive 116 years and 212 days, Sr. Inah Canabarro Lucas has become the oldest person alive. At nearly 117 years old, Sr. Inah Canabarro, a Brazilian nun cherished for …