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

Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of January is for the faithful to pray with the

How to bless your home on the feast of Epiphany 2026

Have you ever walked past a door and seen what appears to be random letters and numbers written

PHOTOS: Unforgettable moments from the 2025 papal transition

2025 began with Catholics around the world uniting in prayer for Pope Francis’ health as he entered the

PHOTOS: Pope Leo meets the tiniest members of the flock — babies

Pope Leo XIV has welcomed and greeted a plethora of babies at the Vatican since his election on

Where does the ‘Feast of the 7 Fishes’ Christmas Eve tradition come from?

There are numerous Christmas Eve traditions families around the world take part in, whether it’s watching a certain

These are Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intentions for 2026

The pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network has released Pope Leo XIV’s list of prayer intentions for the year 2026. Every month,

Christ Pratt to release documentary on tomb of St. Peter

American actor Chris Pratt, best known for his roles in “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Jurassic World,” is

Powerful moments from Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Turkey and Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV’s first official papal trip from Nov. 27–Dec. 2 to Turkey and Lebanon has just ended.

Homeless mother given ‘key’ to new apartment by Pope Leo XIV 

At 35 weeks pregnant Nadia Howlader became homeless, living on the streets of Sydney, Australia, but all of

5 Catholic resources to help you grow closer to Christ this Advent

As Advent quickly approaches and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season begins to make its way

New EWTN docuseries commemorates 100th anniversary of Christ the King

Marking the 100th anniversary of the feast of Christ the King, which this year falls on Nov. 23,

UPDATE: Pope Leo XIV meets with his home state’s governor

Pope Leo XIV met with the governor of his native Illinois, JB Pritzker, on Wednesday at the Vatican.

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 prevention of suicide.  “Let us

EXPLAINER: What does it mean to be a doctor of the Church?

The Vatican on Saturday named St. John Henry Newman a doctor of the Church. The 19th-century English saint
A portrait of a young St. John Henry Newman hangs in Cathedral High School, part of the Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter, in Houston. | Credit: Amira Abuzeid/CNA

Meet 10 patron saints of Catholic education, students, and teachers

Pope Leo XIV will name St. John Henry Newman a patron saint of Catholic education in a document
A candle of St. Jude. | Credit: Francesca Pollio/CNA

Why is St. Jude the patron saint of lost causes?

On Oct. 28, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Jude, also known as Thaddeus, one of

St. Francis of Assisi: 7 interesting facts about the famous Italian saint

The Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Francis of Assisi every year on Oct. 4. Known as

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