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Ratzinger Foundation’s Pioneer International Congress to Explore Philosophical Vision, Theology of Pope Benedict XVI
According to the event’s website, the congress came about as a result of a research project initiated by the International Ratzinger Foundation.
Oldest Man in the World, Who Prayed Holy Rosary Twice Daily Dead at 114
Juan Vicente Pérez Mora was awarded the oldest man in the world distinction by Guinness World Records on Feb. 4, 2022, when he was 112 years and 253 days old.
5 Tips for Evangelizing on Social Media
Friar Nelson Medina, a Dominican known for his extensive apostolate on the internet, offers five tips for Catholics to do a better job evangelizing on social media.
Haiti’s Catholic Bishops Issue Urgent Appeal for End to Violence
Amid the violence racking the country, the Haitian Bishops’ Conference has issued an urgent call for an end to the widespread violence.
World’s Oldest Catholic Nun is 115-year-old Brazilian Whose "great secret is to pray"
“My secret, my great secret, is to pray,” says Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, the oldest nun in the world at 115 years of age.
"There is real danger of civil war in Haiti": Catholic Archbishop of Port-au-Prince
Port-au-Prince Archbishop Max Leroy Mésidor shared his perspective on the difficult situation facing his country and the pastoral work of the Church.
What Happens to the Saints Whose Feast Day Falls on Feb. 29 When There is no Leap Year?
The Church commemorates some saints on Feb. 29 — but what happens to them the other three years?
10 Important Things to Know about Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, which is structured to spiritually prepare to walk with the Lord through his passion and celebrate his resurrection.
The Drama of Human Trafficking in the World: 50 Million are Enslaved
Any day of the year more than 50 million people are enslaved in the world according to the latest estimate published in a joint report.
Argentine Archbishop Criticizes Cardinals Who Back Fiducia Supplicans
Archbishop Emeritus Héctor Aguer of La Plata, Argentina, criticized two cardinals who expressed support for the Vatican declaration Fiducia Supplicans.
The Presentation of the Lord: A Symbol of the Messiah’s Embrace
On this day we remember when Mary and Joseph carried the infant Jesus to the Temple to fulfill the law.
Canadian Cardinal Lacroix Named in Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
The archbishop of Quebec, Canada, Cardinal Gerald Lacroix, faces allegations in a class action lawsuit filed against the Archdiocese of Quebec.
Doctrine of Faith Prefect Says Pope Francis Knew about His Book "Mystical Passion"
The prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith said in a recent interview that Pope Francis previously knew of his Spanish-language book.
Here are 5 Catholic Practices to Help Strengthen Your Faith Life in 2024
In the constant search for spiritual growth and connection to the sacred in everyday life, discovering new ways to strengthen your faith can be transformative.
Pope Francis Urges Humanitarian Response to Darien Migration Tragedy
“We need the joint effort of the most directly affected countries and the international community to prevent this tragic reality,” Pope Francis said.
"Groundbreaking" Gene-editing Therapy Receives Thumbs up from Catholic Bioethicist
A new gene-editing therapy designed to help treat patients suffering from sickle cell disease has been endorsed by the National Catholic Bioethics Center.
Fact or fiction? 9 Popular Myths about Our Lady of Guadalupe
In the 500 years since Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared, the image of Our Lady has become the subject of several popular myths and legends, especially in Mexico.
"One Million Children Praying the Rosary" Surpasses 1 Million Participants for First Time
The children's rosary initiative began in Caracas, Venezuela, in 2005.
40 Countries to Participate in Men’s Rosary on October 7
The initiative originated in Poland and Ireland in 2018 and in just a few years has spread to other nations on different dates.
UK court orders forced abortion for disabled Nigerian woman
A British judge has authorized doctors to perform an abortion on a pregnant Catholic woman with developmental disabilities and a mood disorder, despite the objections of the woman’s mother and the woman herself. The woman is 22 weeks pregnant.
