On Aug. 9 the Church remembers St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, also known as Edith Stein. St. Teresa converted from...

St. Clare was born in 1193 in Assisi to a noble family. Before her birth, her mother received a sign that her daughter...

On Aug, 15 Catholics and many other Christians celebrate the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This...

On Aug. 20 the Catholic Church will honor St. Bernard of Clairvaux, the 12th-century monk who helped to build up the...

On Aug. 22, we celebrate the feast of the Queenship of Mary. In this feast, particularly cherished by the popes of modern...

St. Rose, whose feast we celebrate on Aug. 23, is the first saint of the New World. She was born in Lima, Peru, on April...

On Aug. 27, one day before the feast of her son St. Augustine, the Church honors St. Monica, whose holy example and fervent...

On Aug. 28 the Church honors St. Augustine of Hippo. Augustine was born at the town of Tagaste (now Souk-Ahras, in modern...

On Aug. 30, the Church celebrates St. Jeanne Jugan, also known as Sister Mary of the Cross. During the 19th century, she...

America at 250 As the United States indulges in a star-spangled celebration of its 250th birthday, a cornerstone of historical significance that...

Pope Leo’s June prayer intention is for sport to foster peace and encounter With the FIFA World Cup opening this month and a summer of sports travel...

If rational, extraterrestrial beings exist, what would be God’s relationship to them? A once purely speculative musing has taken on new meaning with...

Editor’s note: This is part of a series profiling great American Catholics ahead of the July 4 celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of...

Editor’s note: This is part of a series profiling great American Catholics ahead of the July 4, 2026, celebration of the 250th anniversary of the...

I BELIEVE IN ONE GOD Christians, like Jews and Muslims, believe that only one God exists. The creed states the assumption of the ancient Shema:...

How often should we go to Mass? Practicing Catholics know that it’s important to attend Mass on Sundays, but every now and then a “holy day of...

There are several common misconceptions regarding the principles and practice of Natural Family Planning. Check out the realities behind frequent...

Everyone passing away leaves behind material traces of his or her life. The existence of a Jewish man, called Jesus of Nazareth, is supported by...

The Italian tradition of a St. Joseph Table is a popular devotion for the Feast of St. Joseph. The “Tavola di San Giuseppe” (“St. Joseph’s Table” or...

The real presence of Christ in the Eucharist is a doctrine – an official teaching of the Catholic Church – and a profound mystery. With the words of...

Everyday people, including Catholics, and churches can help those experiencing a mental health crisis and save lives, according to experts. During...

Men and women considering marriage yearn for certain things. They want to be accepted unconditionally by each other. They want their marriage to be...

November is a time when Catholics are especially encouraged to pray for the souls of those who have gone before us in faith. The Catechism attests...

Ask most practicing Catholics whether Jesus offers Himself to us in the Eucharist, and I imagine they’d say “yes.” It is true, in a certain sense:...

In the wake of national tragedies, it is customary for public figures to offer their “thoughts and prayers” for those affected. Lately this phrase...

Catholics usher in Lent with Ash Wednesday, the start of a 40-day journey of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. The season of Lent recalls the time...