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Catholics discussed the State of the Union address, particularly on issues related to the economy and immigration enforcement. President Donald Trump focused on economic policy and immigration enforcement in his first State of the Union [...]

“No one should have to go through what we went through,” said Lydia Kaiser, an eighth grader who survived the school shooting in August 2025 at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis. Lydia Kaiser, an eighth [...]

A convert to Catholicism, Thigpen wrote prolifically on saints, the Blessed Mother, and the possibility of intelligent alien life, among other topics. Paul Thigpen, the noted theologian and convert to the Catholic faith known for [...]

Actor Kevin James is best known for making audiences laugh. For years, he has built a career on humor, warmth, and an unmistakable everyman charm, whether in sitcoms, films, or stand-up routines. Yet one of the most revealing stories he has shared about his life has nothing to do with entertainment and everything to do Read More…

The father’s love behind Kevin James’ extraordinary fast

Paula en el Bosque is a Catholic artist whose works have made it to the Vatican. Her creative trajectory began when she was a child, without imagining how far her journey would take her. Last December, she exhibited a “pro-life” Nativity scene during Christmas: a historic moment. Aleteia had the opportunity to hear the testimony Read More…

The miracle that brought a Costa Rican artist to the Vatican

Retirement is often imagined as a season of abundant free time, long mornings, and leisurely afternoons. Many retirees, of course, know better. Days quickly fill with school runs for grandchildren, volunteer commitments, appointments, travel, half-finished projects, and the curious discovery that life does not, in fact, slow down quite as dramatically as promised. And yet, Read More…

The unexpected benefits of being retired when Lent arrives

The Vatican press office officially announced on February 25, 2026, the dates of three upcoming international trips of Pope Leo XIV. The Pope will first travel to Monaco on March 28, his first European destination outside of Italy. He will then undertake a tour of four African countries from April 13 to 23. This trip Read More…

Dates for 3 international Pope Leo trips in 2026

“Leo XIV is taking his time”; “Will he be able to act decisively?” “Will he be able to take a stand?” … These murmurs are heard in the Vatican — and beyond — whenever a new Successor of Peter takes on the role. Between the lines, some criticize the pope for “procrastinating” on decisions, or Read More…

Leo XIV has a history of governing with a firm hand

Bestselling author and historian Yuval Noah Harari recently made grandiose claims about AI that reveal the faulty philosophical assumptions of many of our elites.