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‘Catholic Connections’ Aims to Unite Catholics Working On Capitol Hill

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Pakistan’s ‘Blasphemy Business’ Leaves Christian Families Shattered

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Could this be the best location for Catholics to propose?

For many couples, a proposal is carefully planned around beautiful scenery or sentimental locations that are very Insta perfect. But for Elizabeth Reyes and Julián Blanco, their perfect place turned out to be not just somewhere sentimental, but somewhere deeply spiritual. In fact the couple recently became engaged in Lisieux, France, at the Basilica of Read More…

Could this be the best location for Catholics to propose?

Pope to journalists: Don’t let war look like a video game

With less than a year as Successor of Peter, Pope Leo XIV is already establishing himself as a global voice in favor of the mission of journalists in a society based on human dignity. The Pope has spoken to and about journalists a number of times and added to this number on March 16, when Read More…

Pope to journalists: Don’t let war look like a video game

What could increase attendance rates at Sunday Mass?

When reading about the suffering of Christians in Nigeria, one fact stands out: Despite the difficulties of attending Mass there, a report in 2023 showed that 94% of self-identified Nigerian Catholics surveyed said they attend weekly or daily Mass.  This is in contrast to many other countries, where it is much easier to attend Mass Read More…

What could increase attendance rates at Sunday Mass?

Get to know the 7 Catholic schools at college basketball’s Big Dance

March Madness is upon us. If you’re a college basketball fan, you already know the names and histories of the Catholic teams who’ve made it to the NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament this year. For those new to the annual frenzy of elimination games and closely scrutinized bracket seedings, here’s a peak at the teams Read More…

Get to know the 7 Catholic schools at college basketball’s Big Dance

How St. Patrick nearly died while evangelizing Ireland

At times we can get a rosy picture of St. Patrick’s time in Ireland, thinking that he met with no resistance and simply traveled around the Emerald Isle, preaching the Gospel. Various stories or legends can make it seem like St. Patrick’s presence alone converted the people of Ireland, and that he met no obstacle Read More…

How St. Patrick nearly died while evangelizing Ireland

Filipino faith at 505: Black Nazarene, Mass, and more

Seventy-nine percent (79%) of Filipinos are Catholic, yet some surveys say only 38% of Filipino Catholics currently attend weekly Sunday Mass. In contrast, the annual Nazareno procession, held yearly on January 9, continues to attract millions of devotees. This year, there were an estimated 9.6 million participants, 2 million more than in 2020. The 2026 traslacion (procession) Read More…

Filipino faith at 505: Black Nazarene, Mass, and more

Do Young Children Belong at Mass?

Tradition favors formation through participation, not exclusion. Children belong at Mass precisely because they are learning to love what is sacred.

The Lenten fast of St. Patrick atop Ireland’s holy mountain

As Catholics, we celebrate the saints for their heroic witness to our Christian Faith. Each saint has a day on the Church calendar, which typically falls on the date of death, known as their dies [...]