15+ hour, 10+ min ago   (184+ words) Two tiny silver scrolls discovered in a Jerusalem burial cave in 1979 preserve the oldest surviving biblical text — predating the Dead Sea Scrolls by 400 years. Source: By Unknown author - Edited version of an image of the Kettef Hinnom scrolls, Public Domain…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (296+ words) In 1943, an Italian laywoman named Chiara Lubich founded a group that is known today worldwide as the "Focolare Movement." One of many ecclesial movements, the particular aim of Focolare is to foster unity -- across religions or in other areas of…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (580+ words) Credit: Rido | Shutterstock If you’ve been feeling depleted, Liv Harrison's wildly fun Genius conference for Catholic women might be just what you need. Women are so often “doing for others” as caregivers, and it’s less frequent that they get a…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (471+ words) In Canada, chaplains and all members of the military are now banned from talking about God at mandatory public events. Bishop says rule is opposite of neutrality. Since 2019, Canada’s Quebec province has banned public sector employees in positions of authority…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (426+ words) Credit: ste77 | Shutterstock We feel almost dizzy in the face of this mystery -- of God choosing a simple girl to become his mother. Pope celebrated Mass in Genazzano on Vigil of Mary's Nativity. “Imagine peace.” That was the invitation extended by…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (181+ words) Credit: Courtesy of Manuel Farrugia © Malta, a small Mediterranean archipelago, has a Christian heritage spanning 2,000 years and a deep devotion to the Virgin Mary, earning it the title of "Marian fortress." The nation has 359 churches, over 200 dedicated to Mary, ranging…...

6+ day, 13+ hour ago   (499+ words) Credit: Courtesy of the author The film is back to remind us what passion and purpose really are. Fast forward seven years and I’m 17, finally watching The Passion of the Christ at a youth group retreat, for the first time....

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (661+ words) A simple do-it-yourself approach can make it happen, and no, you don't have to be a Scripture scholar! “In the sacred books, the Father who is in heaven comes lovingly to meet his children, and talks with them.” [Catechism of…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (519+ words) Credit: Antoine Mekary | ALETEIA Although he is now Leo XIV, the current Pope hasn't renounced his former identity as Robert Francis Prevost. In a way, it helps him to be the Successor of Peter. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost officially abandoned…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (634+ words) New Hallow data shows increased interest in Catholicism across the country. The number of college students entering the Catholic Church is on the rise, according to a new study conducted by Hallow. Their data supports the many stories being reported…...