With some prudence, Catholics can benefit spiritually from the messages and spiritual practices associated with the alleged apparitions of Mary in Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina, said the Vatican Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.
St. Augustine, whose feast day is today, Aug. 28, is associated most prominently with Hippo Regius, the ancient name of the modern city of Annaba in Algeria.
On Aug. 27, one day before the feast of her son St. Augustine, the Catholic Church honors St. Monica, whose holy example and fervent intercession led to one of the most dramatic conversions in Church history.
It’s not every day that you see a Catholic priest working in the kitchen of a restaurant. But Father Leo Patalinghug isn’t your typical priest.
The Nicaraguan government arrested two priests who were then exiled to Rome, shortly after a group of seven priests was sent to Rome earlier in the month.
Many are familiar with the story of Father Edward J. Flanagan from the 1938 Oscar-winning film “Boys Town” starring Spencer Tracy. Now a new documentary on the famous priest promises a deeper look into Flanagan’s life when it hits theaters for one night only on Oct. 8.
As the marriage rate continues to decline in 2024 in the U.S., Catholic women discussed the struggles of modern dating in a segment on “EWTN News In Depth.”
Catholic sculptor Tim Schmalz said that while Renaissance artists produced masterworks to depict the Catholic faith almost photographically, his work seeks to “go behind the scenes” and bring to life perennial truths.
Each Christian and the whole Catholic Church must hold fast to the promise that "nothing is impossible for God," especially when facing difficulties, Pope Francis said.
Every Christian, but especially seminarians, should set aside their screens regularly and spend time with a book of literature or poetry, Pope Francis said.
