On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, Pope Francis resumed his weekly cycle of catechesis during his General Audience. Continuing his series on "The Spirit and the Bride," he said that our belief that the Virgin Mary “'was found to be with child of the Holy Spirit' (Matthew 1:18) is the foundation that enables us to speak of Mary as the quintessential Bride, who is a figure of the Church." ...read more

Let us pray that political leaders be at the service of their own people, working for integral human development and the common good. ...read more

The book "No Bullet Got Me Yet: The Relentless Faith of Father Kapaun" by John Stansifer gives a glimpse into the life of Fr. Emil Joseph Kapaun. ...read more

For the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, Julian reflects on the power of accompanying those in the final stages of life. ...read more

The CCCB released a letter commemorating Pope Francis' 2022 visit to Canada, reflecting on their ongoing reconciliation with Indigenous communities. ...read more

Pastoral care of the sick provides us with the time and place to meet others in times of their greatest need, when they feel the most vulnerable. ...read more

On Sunday, July 7, Pope Francis will make a pastoral visit to Trieste, where he looks to continue his appeal for generous and inclusive migration policies. ...read more

Let us pray that the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, bestows the Lord’s strength to those who receive it and to their loved ones. ...read more

Today marks International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1987. This year’s theme is The evidence is clear: Invest in prevention. ...read more

Pope Francis continued his catechesis on "The Holy Spirit and the Bride," reflecting on the heritage of prayer in the Book of Psalms. ...read more