Pope Francis said he was dismayed by Catholic communities and groups that claim to be working to improve church life, but attempt to do so without prayer, the Eucharist and unity with the rest of the...
Pope Francis's decision to move the local celebrations of World Youth Day from Palm Sunday to the feast of Christ the King addresses the pastoral needs of local churches, said Father Joao Chagas...
Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of 127 Spanish martyrs, three Italian religious women, an Italian archbishop and three priests. One priest distributed what would be valued today as $7...
When he was bishop of the Diocese of Gozo, Malta, Cardinal-designate Mario Grech "was a shepherd with a listening ear" and "a powerful and prophetic word" on behalf of the poor...
Jennie Augusta Brownscombe, “The First Thanksgiving at Plymouth,” 1914 COMMENTARY: It is the glory of God that we should recognize him as our Father. To thank him is right and just, for everything we...
James Tissot [1836-1902], “The Healing of Ten Lepers” “Remember the past with gratitude. Live the present with enthusiasm. Look forward to the future with confidence.” —St. John Paul II
Unsplash and public domain St. Josephine Bakhita is an inspiring witness to gratitude and hope. This Thanksgiving, as 2020 draws to a close, consider keeping the trials — and joy — of St. Josephine...
Unsplash We give thanks in a special way this Thanksgiving Day for all that we have received. COMMENTARY: Giving thanks to God during a crisis may be the purest form of giving thanks since it...