The Desert Fathers in a Year
On January 17, the Church celebrates St. Anthony Abbot, one of the great Desert Fathers whose radical search for God in the wilderness laid the foundations of Christian monasticism. More than sixteen centuries later, the wisdom of the Desert Fathers continues to speak with striking clarity to modern hearts. Desert Fathers in a Year with […]
St. Maximilian Kolbe: A Witness of Light in the Darkness of Auschwitz
This is a place where humanity touched the deepest abyss of evil. More than one million innocent lives were extinguished in silence. This is Auschwitz. And yet, even in the blackest darkness, the light did not go out. Among the countless martyrs who bore witness to a love stronger than hatred was Saint Maximilian Kolbe, […]
Wedding Dresses and Works of Mercy at the Marian Shrine of Pompeii
At the Pontifical Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary of Pompeii, tucked away beyond the basilica and up a flight of stairs, lies a little-known room where charity quietly takes shape. Here, Sister Rosalia Giannotti and the volunteers of the association Friends of Mary dedicate their time to mending, adjusting, and restoring donated […]
The Conversion of Saint Paul and the place of his martyrdom in Rome
Nestled south of Rome’s center, near the historically renowned Aqua Salvia springs, stands the Abbey of the Three Fountains (Tre Fontane). This site’s name, derived from a pivotal event in Christian history, marks the martyrdom of Saint Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles. Every year on January 25th, the liturgical feast of Saint Paul’s conversion […]
Archbishop Gänswein: With Pope Leo, ‘normality’ returns to the Vatican
In an exclusive interview with EWTN News, Pope Benedict XVI’s former secretary said “normality is slowly returning” to the Vatican with Pope Leo XIV. Exclusive interview: “Normality” returns to the Vatican under Pope Leo. Archbishop Georg Gänswein says last year’s change of popes has brought a “whole new positive dimension” to the Vatican. “Above all, […]
John Allen: Formidable Vatican Correspondent and Faithful Friend
COMMENTARY: Perhaps the most valuable trait John will be remembered for was his willingness to put into practice what popes have often taught about journalism: to report truth with charity. John Allen, who died Thursday at age 61 after a lengthy battle with cancer, was a formidable and exemplary Vatican correspondent whose esteemed professionalism was […]
Why the Church Promotes the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Dominican Father Nelson Medina explains the purpose of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Jan. 18–25, as well as the goal and parameters of ecumenism. Friar Nelson Medina, a Colombian Dominican priest who holds a doctorate in fundamental theology, explained why it is important for the Catholic Church to celebrate and promote a Week […]
Pope Leo XIV Urges Catholic Media to Keep Human Focus
The pope urged journalists to refocus on relationships, reconciliation, and the voices of the vulnerable. Pope Leo XIV urged Catholic journalists to double down on truth, human connection, and the voices of the vulnerable as artificial intelligence reshapes the communications landscape. In a message signed by Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin on the […]
Pope Leo XIV Sends Message to March for Life 2026
The Holy Father assured the pro-life demonstration of his “spiritual closeness.” Pope Leo XIV addressed the 2026 March for Life on Jan. 22, sending participants “warm greetings” and urging them to bring about a society that “safeguards the sanctity of human life.” The Holy Father’s message was published ahead of the March for Life being […]
Vatican news: Venezuela, FSSP, and Papal Journeys Ahead
From high-stakes Vatican diplomacy to renewed liturgical traditions and an expanding horizon of papal travel, this week’s Vaticano Updates highlight the key moments shaping Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate. As the Holy See pursues peace in global conflicts, strengthens dialogue within the Church and among Christians, and looks ahead to pastoral journeys across the world, the […]
