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10 things to know about St. Frances Xavier Cabrini

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini was the first American citizen to be canonized and is the patron saint of immigrants. A new statue of her will be erected in Chicago’s Little Italy. A statue of St. [...]

Former New Age medium seeks to found a religious order after her conversion

After years of practicing New Age therapies, Catalina Davis experienced a profound conversion that eventually led her to found an apostolate for people who have been involved in such practices. Catalina Davis spent 15 years [...]

Egypt’s blasphemy law back in focus after boycott call targets Christian-owned shops

Egypt’s “contempt of religion” law returns to the spotlight after widespread condemnation of call to boycott Christian businesses. A video by Egyptian content creator Mahmoud Dawoud has reignited public controversy after he called for a boycott of [...]

Deacon launches Adore Movement to spark adoration revival

Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry and eCatholic have launched the Adore Movement to promote adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Deacon Steve Greco, founder of Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry and director of evangelization and formation for the Diocese [...]

Pope Leo XIV thanks preacher at end of Lenten exercises

Bishop Erik Varden closed a weeklong retreat for the Roman Curia with meditations on the Cross and hope. Pope Leo XIV closed the Vatican’s weeklong Lenten spiritual exercises Friday by thanking retreat preacher Bishop Erik [...]

“God never blesses violence”: Pope Leo XIV

Vatican News has provided Pope Leo XIV’s introduction to the book “Peace Be with You!” published by HarperCollins. It is the English-language version of the volume “E pace sia!” published in August 2025 by the Vatican Publishing House. Here is the text of the preface: Peace is one of the great issues of our time, Read More…

“God never blesses violence”: Pope Leo XIV

Green light for construction of the new Swiss Guard barracks

The Swiss Guard construction project, begun in 2019, has reached a new milestone. It was paused during the Jubilee in 2025 and slowed down by the change of pontificate. Now, it has finally received the approval of the Holy See, and should soon obtain that of UNESCO. This is essential since Vatican City is a Read More…

Green light for construction of the new Swiss Guard barracks

Anglican convert: Church is “pillar and ground of the truth”

With a discreet post on X (formerly Twitter) on February 14, Canon Robin Ward announced that he has been accepted into the Catholic Church. Ward, who is married with two children, was a member of the Anglican clergy (“canon” is an honorary title loosely analogous to “monsignor”) until his conversion. He cites St. John Henry Read More…

Anglican convert: Church is “pillar and ground of the truth”

How to teach your kids that they are called to become saints

Recent popes have all highlighted the reality of the universal call to holiness. After the Second Vatican Council, St. John Paul II in particular pushed to encourage the laity to strive for sanctity, with both Pope Benedict XIV and Pope Francis reiterating the need for all people to lead a holy life. Pope Leo XIV Read More…

How to teach your kids that they are called to become saints