News 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…
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News 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.
News 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…
News 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.
Church 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.
News 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…
Faith & Culture 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…
Spiritual Epiphany water is a powerful weapon against Satan
he Roman Ritual provides a strong blessing of Epiphany water that casts out all evil spirits, emphasizing the symbolism of water as…
Faith & Culture The beautiful Polish tradition of breaking bread on Christmas Eve
The oplatki tradition is one rich in spiritual symbolism and can even help heal family division when it is practiced with truth…
Spiritual John XXIII’s simple prayer for Christmas day
Pause for a second today and pray this prayer. So much activity and merry making can sometimes distract us from the true…