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Society of St. Pius X says it will consecrate bishops without papal mandate despite Vatican warning

The SSPX refused to postpone the July 1 consecrations as a condition of doctrinal talks. Canon law foresees automatic excommunication for bishops involved in unauthorized episcopal consecrations. The Priestly Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) [...]

Evangelization, Conversion, and the Crisis

We might be in a time of crisis in the Church, but I'm incredibly hopeful about what the Lord is doing today.

Catholic health provider agrees to $42 million settlement in class-action retirement lawsuit

The lawsuit alleged that Providence Health had failed to adhere to the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act in managing the company’s 401(k) plan. The Catholic health system Providence Health & Services has agreed to [...]

Political pluralism in Cuba would be an asset, bishops’ assistant secretary says

The suffering of the Cuban people needs to be alleviated and the country needs to realize that political pluralism is an asset, said Father Ariel Suárez of the Cuban Bishops’ Conference. The Cuban people need [...]

Pope Leo encourages young priests in crisis to share their fatigue

The pontiff told the clergy of Rome to “rekindle the fire” of their ministry. Pope Leo XIV encouraged young priests on Wednesday to continue to serve the Lord with enthusiasm, even if they do not [...]

Pope Leo XIV to visit major migrant landing point on July 4

The pope’s Italy itinerary also includes stops in Pompei, Naples, Acerra, Pavia, Assisi, and Rimini through August. Pope Leo XIV will travel July 4 to the southern Mediterranean island of Lampedusa, a major migrant landing [...]

Pope Leo announces where he will spend his 1st anniversary

Pope Leo XIV will make a series of visits within Italy in the coming months and one of them will mark his first anniversary as Successor of Peter. The Holy See Press Office announced the papal trips on February 19, 2026. The Pontiff will begin his series of pastoral visits on the peninsula with two Read More…

Pope Leo announces where he will spend his 1st anniversary

Joyful university student being considered for sainthood

The Catholic Church is seeing an increasing number of young people being considered for canonization — individuals who only lived a short time on this earth but scaled the heights of holiness quickly. Such was the case of Pedro Ballester, a university student from England who died in 2018 at the age of 21. While Read More…

Joyful university student being considered for sainthood

5 Inspiring American Catholic Olympians

If we keep St. Paul in mind, Olympic athletes, through their God-given talents and rigorous training, remind us that true victory lies not merely in medals, but in offering our efforts to the Lord and growing in virtue along the way. Here are five inspiring American Catholic Olympians whose stories witness to faith lived boldly Read More…

5 Inspiring American Catholic Olympians

What we’re really saying when we receive ashes

Everyone needs a way to be reminded of important things. For example, we write reminders on sticky notes and put them where they’ll be seen first thing in the morning.  In the spiritual life, we easily forget some basic truths, such as Jesus is fully human and fully divine. Thus, at Mass, after we proclaim Read More…

What we’re really saying when we receive ashes