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St. Anthony actually has a big project other than all the things we’ve lost

Although we all love St. Anthony because he is the go-to saint for finding things we’ve lost, Pope Leo today reminded us that he has another important patronage. The Pope released the annual message for the World Day of the Poor today (a commemoration that Pope Francis established in 2017). Although the World Day isn’t Read More…

St. Anthony actually has a big project other than all the things we’ve lost

Why June 2025 is uniquely special for the Sacred Heart

Many Catholics have already found special ways of celebrating 2025, the Jubilee Year of Hope. The year truly is a year of hope because, after all, with it we mark the 2,025th anniversary of the Incarnation! While Rome has designated holy doors that are only opened during a jubilee, and thus pilgrims flock to Rome Read More…

Why June 2025 is uniquely special for the Sacred Heart

China recognizes Pope Leo XIV’s first bishop appointment

Credit: FreshStock/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 13, 2025 / 07:00 am (CNA). Here’s a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed:China recognizes Pope Leo XIV’s first bishop appointment The Pe... [...]

CNA explains: How do dioceses pay for bankruptcy and abuse settlements?

CNA Staff, Jun 13, 2025 / 06:00 am For many years in the United States, Catholic dioceses have periodically announced major settlements involving victims of Catholic clergy abuse, with the payouts coming as part of [...]

Carlo Acutis, Pier Giorgio Frassati to be canonized September 7

Pope Leo XIV announced today, June 13, during an ordinary consistory at the Vatican, that Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati will be canonized together on Sunday, September 7. Originally scheduled for April (Acutis) and August (Frassati), Carlo’s canonization was postponed following the death of Pope Francis in April. While many observers expected Read More…

Carlo Acutis, Pier Giorgio Frassati to be canonized September 7

The Toothpaste isn’t Going Back in the Tube: Tradition and the War of Attrition

Traditional Catholicism is not going anywhere, and the more pressure you apply, the more it shines, like a diamond, or better yet, like a sword beaten between hammer and anvil.

What St. James Might Say to Voluntary DINKs

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The Second Silence of Adam: A Father’s Call to Defend Modesty

It’s easier for a father to stay silent. But we will be judged one day not just by our own sins but by what we permitted or ignored, especially in our homes.

Rediscovering the memorable Saint Anthony of Padua

Catholic saints sometimes become popular for strange reasons. Saint Nicholas, bishop of the early Church, may have inspired the legend of Saint Nick, but he bore little resemblance to today’s chubby Santa Claus. Saint Ambrose [...]

Can We Improve God’s Creation?

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