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The surprising brain benefit of helping with grandchildren
Posted on 02/5/2026 03:38 AM (Aleteia — Catholic Spirituality, Lifestyle, World News, and Culture)
Many grandparents delight in doting on their grandchildren — from bedtime stories to bundled-up walks in the park. But according to a new report, there may be a deeper benefit to that loving involvement than just warm memories. A study reported by Tony Dokoupil for CBS News suggests that grandparents who actively help care for Read More…
The surprising brain benefit of helping with grandchildrenBishop Erik Varden of Norway to preach Pope’s Lenten retreat
Posted on 02/5/2026 03:36 AM (Aleteia — Catholic Spirituality, Lifestyle, World News, and Culture)
For the first Lent of his pontificate, Leo XIV has chosen the Norwegian Trappist monk Bishop Erik Varden of Trondheim to preach the spiritual exercises to the Roman Curia. The Prefecture of the Papal Household announced the appointment on February 4, 2026. It’s customary for the pontiff to bring in an outside preacher to lead Read More…
Bishop Erik Varden of Norway to preach Pope’s Lenten retreat“We think as well as we read, and we read as well as we kneel!”
Posted on 02/4/2026 19:50 PM (Catholic World Report)
U.S. bishops mark 100th anniversary of Black History Month
Posted on 02/4/2026 17:24 PM (Catholic World Report)
Church fresco angel that resembled Italian prime minister painted over to end controversy
Posted on 02/4/2026 16:54 PM (Catholic World Report)
Archbishop Coakley urges U.S., Russia to renew nuclear arms control pact
Posted on 02/4/2026 16:19 PM (Catholic World Report)
Blessed Fr. Marie-Eugene of the Child Jesus and the life of prayer
Posted on 02/4/2026 12:49 PM (Catholic World Report)
American sister ends 40 years in Bangladesh forming priests, founding school
Posted on 02/4/2026 11:40 AM (Catholic World Report)
Monastic-style retreat planned for pope and Roman Curia at start of Lent
Posted on 02/4/2026 10:05 AM (Catholic World Report)
Pope Leo’s liturgical celebrations for February, March, and Holy Week
Posted on 02/4/2026 08:00 AM (Catholic World Report)