As studies reveal the negative effects of smartphones on the health and well-being of elementary and middle schoolers, central Arkansas parents are taking a pledge to delay giving their children smartphones.
Two parishioners and parents at Our Lady of the Holy Souls School
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.
"This does not imply a declaration of the supernatural character
Brother Michael Taffe, OSB, still remembers when he decided to dedicate his life to God as a monk more than 25 years ago. “We all have a God-size hole in us,” he told Our Sunday Visitor. “And what fills that?” At the
"Radiate Love" provides an array of resources such as monthly reflections, prayers, videos, homiletic guides and even social media graphics, all designed to "help families become witnesses of God's love" as it is expressed through marriage and family life, according to the
The 87-year-old Pope Francis publicly thanked God for allowing him "to do as an old pope what I would have liked to do as a young Jesuit," and that is to travel to Asia to preach the Gospel.
As is customary, the pope
Benedictine, located in Atchison, Kansas, has grown rapidly in the past 20 years, doubling its enrollment to over 2,500 students and developing infrastructure on its campus. College president Stephen Minnis says that this new poll shows that students are in love with
As Ecuador's International Eucharistic Congress wrapped up in the country's capital, Quito, Australians burst into joy as the announcement was made that they will host the 54th congress in 2028.
Other significant moments during the congress came when speakers focused on the church's
Throughout 2024, Franciscans around the world commemorate the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi receiving the stigmata on Sept. 17, 1224, the appearance of the bodily wounds of Christ's crucifixion.
At an April 5 audience with members of the Franciscan communities of
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — To fully experience love and hope, young people must approach the journey of life as pilgrims and not just sightseers seeking the perfect selfie, Pope Francis said. “Do not be like superficial sightseers, blind to the beauty around
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Uvalde has opened a new, onsite counseling facility to provide ongoing community healing and support following the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.
The school held a grand opening ceremony Sept. 6, celebrating with key community partners