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Holy Father’s prayer intention for June
EVANGELIZATION: The Mode of Life of Priests: That priests, through the modesty and humility of their lives, commit themselves actively to a solidarity with those who are most poor.
A story worth living
At an early age, Mexican actress, writer, producer, and director Karyme Lozano discovered the gifts that would propel her vocation. With only a nominally Catholic upbringing, it was perhaps not surprising that when fame and fortune came…
Pope issues new norms for reporting, investigating clergy abuse
Pope Francis has released a new law making it mandatory for all clerics and members of religious orders to report cases of clerical sexual abuse to Church authorities. It also includes actions or omissions of bishops and religious superiors…
Holy Father’s prayer intention for May
EVANGELIZATION: The Church in Africa, a seed of unity: That the Church in Africa, through the commitment of its members, may be the seed of unity among her peoples and a sign of hope for this continent.
Holy Father’s prayer intention for April
UNIVERSAL: Doctors and their collaborators in war-torn areas: For doctors and their humanitarian collaborators in war-torn areas, who risk their lives to save the lives of others.
Notre Dame in Paris as seen from the sky
Catholic Digest's sister publication Pèlerin in France has stunning photos and videos of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris that a fire heavily damaged on April 15. We pray that this magnificent church dedicated to Our Lady will once again be a…
Sacred art inspires sacred souls
After the Second Vatican Council in the 1960s, many church buildings were transformed to downplay their Catholic nature. High altars, communion rails, and colorful statues were often discarded in an effort to be more accommodating to the…
Pope expresses ‘sadness and pain’ over Sri Lankan church attacks
Pope Francis on Easter expressed "sadness and pain" at the multiple bombs that exploded in several churches and hotels in Sri Lanka, killing and wounding hundreds. "I wish to express my affectionate closeness to the Christian community,…
Newlyweds’ one wish: To see Notre Dame Cathedral on honeymoon
Matt and Kattien Pavey of Greenwood, Indiana, had only one place they wanted to see on their honeymoon in Paris: Notre Dame Cathedral. But the newlyweds, who are members of St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church in Shelbyville, Indiana, never…
Processing the Notre Dame fire with the eyes of faith
Where were you when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated? (I was not yet born.) When 9/11 happened? (I was in seventh grade social studies class.) Add to that list: “Where were you when you heard Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris was on…
