Catholics worldwide organize for World Day of Prayer, October 27
Pope Francis has called on Catholics and everyone who desires peace the world over to participate in a day of prayer, fasting, and penance on Friday, October 27, 2023. As …
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The number of Catholics is increasing everywhere in the world, except in Europe
The number of Catholic faithful is increasing on all continents, except in Europe, indicates a report by Fides agency published on October 20, 2023. The percentage of Catholics in relation …
Pope Francis’ new space suit!
Photo of the Day: June 13, 2018 Pope Francis already knew the crew of the International Space Station, having spoken with them last October via satellite link. On June 8, …
Pope Francis calls for release of hostages in Gaza
Pope Francis launched an appeal for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, on the sidelines of his catechesis on October 11, 2023. “I pray for the families …
Pope appoints nun as No. 2 of Dicastery for Consecrated Life
The Italian nun has served as the superior-general of her community and had a PhD in psychology. Pope Francis has appointed Sister Simona Brambilla as secretary of the Dicastery for …
Miracles continue to happen at this Marian shrine in Wisconsin
he Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in Wisconsin has been the site of miraculous cures that have astonished pilgrims. In 1871 a massive fire near Peshtigo, Wisconsin, claimed nearly …
Pope Francis replies to new “dubia” related to Synod
Ordination of women, blessing of homosexual couples, and more: Pope Francis responds to the “dubia” of 5 cardinals regarding the Synod on Synodality. On October 2, 2023, the Vatican’s Dicastery …
At 5 years old, he already asked to be called “Father Cassian”
Cassian Bliss is a 5-year-old American boy, and his favorite game is “playing church”. A video published on September 15 on Instragram shows him reproducing the gestures of the priest during …
Who is Our Lady of Ransom?
Our Lady of Ransom is connected to the Order of Mercedarians, who sought to free Christian captives. September 24 is a special feast day celebrated in many Spanish- and French-speaking …
Bernadette’s first reaction when the Virgin appeared to her
This February 11, 2022, the Church celebrates the 164th anniversary of the first apparition in Lourdes of the Virgin Mary to Bernadette Soubirous, then aged 14. His first instinct? Grab the rosary …