St. Bernadette’s relics to tour the United States
After an opening celebration Sept. 18 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Washington, D.C., the yearlong tour’s schedule will be announced in the coming months. […]
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Poland inaugurates Europe’s tallest statue of the Virgin Mary
Rising to a height of over 180 feet from ground level, the statue of Our Lady of Mercy exceeds in height the Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil and the Christ the King statue in Poland. […]
Florida attorney general, Miami archbishop spar over vaccine exemptions in Catholic schools
A dispute between Florida’s Catholic bishops and the state attorney general over vaccine exemptions in Catholic schools is testing the boundaries between state law and Church authority. […]
New film ‘American Martyr’ tells story of Oklahoma priest and martyr Blessed Stanley Rother
“American Martyr” can be seen in theaters Aug. 25-26 in English and in Spanish on Aug. 27. […]
Nigerian seminarian abducted from bishop’s residence escapes unhurt
The Diocese of Otukpo gave thanks for the return of the seminarian and those who have provided him care, and called for prayers for other captives. […]
What is heaven? A priest who just turned 100 replies
Father Ricardo Bello Mato offers his reflections on heaven and his many years as a priest. […]
Slovak bishops preach on Mary at 250th Nitra pilgrimage
Pilgrims have climbed the Calvary hill in Nitra since 1766; this year three bishops met them at the top. […]
Pope Leo XIV expresses closeness to victims of earthquake in Indonesia
The pontiff offered prayers for the Indonesian people in a message on Aug. 17. […]
10 things to know about San Marino ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit
The pontiff will visit one of the world’s smallest countries on Aug. 22. Here’s what to know about San Marino’s deep Catholic roots. […]
Christians across the Middle East and North Africa celebrate the Assumption despite challenges
Across the region, communities gathered in churches, streets, and homes, blending their shared devotion to the Virgin Mary with local traditions passed down through generations. […]