CHARLOTTE — October is Franciscan Month, and it provides an engaging opportunity for Catholics to emulate the spirit and...

Editor’s note: In honor of the  feast of St. Francis of Assisi on Oct. 4, we take a closer look at the cross closely...

On Oct. 4, Roman Catholics celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the Italian deacon who brought renewal to the...

St. Bruno is best known for founding the Carthusian Order, a contemplative order of hermits and nuns who maintain an...

Our Lady of the Pillar is patroness of Spain and all Hispanics Our Lady of the Pillar (officially in Spanish, “Nuestra...

On Oct. 16, Roman Catholics celebrate the life of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, the French nun whose visions of Christ helped to...

Born around the year 50 in Syria, Ignatius was an Apostolic Father of the Church, a disciple, with St. Polycarp, of St....

In 1916, the Angel of Peace appeared in Fatima, Portugal, to three shepherd children – Francisco, Jacinta and Lucia –...

On Oct. 23, the Catholic Church celebrates the life of St. John of Capistrano, a Franciscan priest whose life included a...

Jesuit lay brother encountered God in every task On Oct. 30, the Catholic Church honors a man whose humble occupation gave the...

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...