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1,600 Children Receive First Holy Communion at International Eucharistic Congress
From the early hours of the morning of Sept. 8, a multitude of faithful began to congregate on the esplanade of Bicentennial Park in Quito.
The Eucharist Teaches Us fraternity: Pope Francis to 2024 International Eucharistic Congress
Pope Francis sent a video message for the first day of the 2024 International Eucharistic Congress, taking place in Quito, Ecuador, Sept. 8-15.
How to Participate in the International Eucharistic Congress at Home
The 2024 International Eucharistic Congress, which begins this Sunday in Quito, Ecuador, is generating great expectations around the world.
Vatican Expels Sodality of Christian Life Founder
Luis Fernando Figari Rodrigo, founder of the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae and accused of committing sexual abuse, has been expelled from the organization.
Seeing the Eucharist through the Eyes of 10 Saints
Many saints have encouraged Catholics to prayerfully participate in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
Euthanasia is a "failure of love": Pope Francis to Palliative Care Symposium
Pope Francis sent a message to an interfaith symposium on palliative care taking place in Toronto May 21–23.
Heavy Rains in Brazil Leave Hundreds Dead or Injured, Half a Million Homeless, Churches Flooded
The heavy rains that have pounded the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul have flooded 31 churches in the four vicariates of the Archdiocese of Porto Alegre.
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.
