After students, teachers and young children were abducted in Nigeriaʼs Oyo State on May 15, Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo has urged Catholics to pray for the victims. OYO, Nigeria — Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese […]
Despite the failure to secure an agreement on Jimmy Lai’s freedom, his daughter, Claire Lai, said her family remains “so grateful to President Trump and his administration” for their support. U.S. President Donald Trump said […]
The celebration of the Ascension is an annual opportunity for us to focus on the implications Jesus’ return to the Father means for each of his followers. Christ’s ascension is meant to help us to […]
The Holy Fatherʼs well-educated mom was a devout Catholic, librarian, and accomplished singer of sacred music. The home life she created helped inspire her sonʼs vocation. Learning about the life of Mildred Martínez, the mother […]
The Vatican’s doctrine chief warned Wednesday that the plan of the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) to consecrate new bishops without papal mandate will represent a schismatic act resulting in excommunication. “This act will […]
An archdiocesan investigation in 2018 claimed Bishop Michael Bransfield engaged in multiple instances of sexual harassment and financial malfeasance of diocesan funds. Bishop Michael Bransfield, who was accused of a pattern of sexual harassment and […]
Ahead of the popeʼs May 8 visit to Pompeii, Italy, the hometown of the saint who promoted the “Fifteen Saturdays” devotion, a new book seeks to reintroduce people to this “forgotten Marian devotion.” When Pope […]
A Vatican synod study group’s final report includes testimony from two men in civil marriages with other men and calls for a listening-based approach to difficult doctrinal and pastoral questions. The Vatican’s General Secretariat of […]
Father Michael T. Castori, SJ, was appointed the 6th bishop of the U.S. diocese. Pope Leo XIV appointed Reverend Michael T. Castori, SJ, as the new bishop of Honolulu on May 6. He is a […]
Father Wenceslao Vial, a physician and professor, explained that psychological distress is common in society and also affects priests, and warning signs should be heeded and professional help sought. Psychological distress significantly affects priests, who […]
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