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National Vocation Awareness Week highlights call to priesthood, religious life

Catholic organizations, dioceses, schools, and parishes are observing the week Nov. 1–7.

This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of November

Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of November is for the proper use of wealth.

7 fascinating facts about St. Martin de Porres, the first Black saint of the Americas

On Nov. 3, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Martin de Porres, a Peruvian Dominican brother who became the first black saint of the Amer...

Wildfire smoke, conflict, and conversion: Asian Laudato Si’ groups compare notes in Philippines

Leaders from Myanmar, South Korea, Timor-Leste, Indonesia, and the Philippines shared their work and adopted the movement’s plan for 2027–2030.

Pope Leo XIV to young people: Make room for Christ whenever you feel lonely

The Vatican on Tuesday released the pontiff’s message for the 41st World Youth Day, to be held in Seoul, South Korea, in August 2027.

Pennsylvania teen’s witness of faith and hope inspires calls for her canonization

Six years after Maria Middleton’s death from brain cancer, her joyful faith continues to inspire others as the Church in Philadelphia considers openin...