Catholics will come to Indianapolis in the tens of thousands for the National Eucharistic Congress July 17-21 -- some as individuals, some as couples, some as groups.
And some will come as families.
"The church is a family of families," said Gabriela Ross, director
Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury has praised the "compassion and sense of service" of Britain's Princess of Wales after she revealed that she is undergoing treatment for cancer.
In a video message posted on her social media channels March 22, Kate, the
As Poles commemorate the 80th anniversary of the death of Blessed Józef and Wiktoria Ulma with their seven children, the world, six months into their beatification, is stunned to learn about the martyrs from the village of Markowa, who are already working
One of the saddest things for a Catholic is when a friend abandons the Faith because of suffering. We might think they have given up without a fight, and our first instinct may be to rush in and let them know how
Lent can be a bit of a challenge. But, as Sister Julia Darrenkamp shares, one way to make the journey easier is to walk through Lent with a particular saint. For Sister Julia, that saint is always Mary Magdalene, who she considers
Pope Francis has called for March 22, World Water Day, as a time to recognize the importance of universal clean drinking water and sanitation as basic human rights, especially in the developing countries of the world.
In his encyclical letter Laudato Si’, he
The Catholic Church needs people and pastors capable of walking alongside refugees to respond to the reality of forced migration across the Americas, Pope Francis said.
Only by forming people "who dare to go beyond the limits of what is established" and are
A significant majority of couples in Catholic marriage preparation programs are not wholeheartedly committed to a Catholic sexual ethic. Presenters are not simply speaking with couples who plan to use artificial methods of contraception, but with couples already using such methods. Our
Palm Sunday holds a special place in the liturgical year for Catholics worldwide. It marks the beginning of Holy Week and commemorates the Lord’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. As we prepare our hearts for this significant day, Our Sunday Visitor presents the
The Catholic University of America in Washington announced March 20 that Teresa Pitt Green, a writer and speaker who promotes healing for survivors of abuse and their families in the church, would receive an honorary doctoral degree at its May 11 commencement
Minnesota parish dedicates Living Stations to two past cast members, including a young parishioner remembered for his portrayal of Jesus and his own death at 33, the same age Jesus was when he died on the cross.