Color-pencil image of St. Monica catching tears in her hands and giving them to God inspires many. Also known as ‘Masses and Tears,’ these clubs assist families in emulating the mother of St. Augustine.
The U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump has called for the death penalty for capital crimes in the District of Columbia and Catholic groups have pushed back. / Credit: Andrea Izzotti/Shutterstock Washington, D.C.… Trump backs death penalty in all Washington, DC, murder cases; Catholic group objects
Vatican MediaThe stamps will be worth 1.35 euros each. The issuing of the new stamps seeks to underscore the power of the two young men’s Christian witness.
Kendrick Castillo, the lone fatality at the STEM School shooting in Highlands Ranch, Colorado on May 7, 2019. / Credit: Courtesy of John and Maria Castillo Denver, Colo., Sep 4, 2025 / 07:30 am (CNA).… Kendrick Castillo: Lone fatality at 2019 STEM school shooting could become a saint
ROME – During what is seen by many as a high-stakes conversation between Pope Leo XIV and Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the Vatican Thursday, the two discussed possibilities for peace in the Middle East,… Pope, Israeli president discuss war in Gaza and potential paths to peace
Daniel Ibañez/CNADelegates at the 2024 Synod on Synodality participate in roundtable meetings on Oct. 10, 2024, in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican. COMMENTARY: Perhaps it’s now time to move from synoding to applying… Time to Move Beyond ‘Synoding’?
EWTN NewsPontifical Missions Society USA National Director Monsignor Roger Landry speaks during a panel at the 2025 EWTN Family Celebration. Speaking about the first American born pope, Msgr. Landry said Americans and the whole Church… Panelists Reflect On American Pope, Conclave Coverage at EWTN Family Celebration
Turning his eyes to Sudan, Pope Leo XIV prayed for the victims of ongoing violence and a tragic flood during his General Audience at the Vatican on Wednesday. Sudan appealed for international aid on Tuesday… Pope Leo prays for victims of landslide in Sudan
Courtesy photoThe play, “Highway to Heaven,” was performed Oct. 12, 2024, the feast day of Blessed Carlo Acutis. Written and directed by Anna Harrison of Sydney Catholic Youth, it featured children ages 7 to 15… How a Parish Play About Carlo Acutis Inspired Love for the Eucharist
Jacqueline EckertLiz (Holman) and Greg Westerhaus process down the aisle together at their Aug. 23 wedding at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. Although it may be seen as a new trend, a… Here Comes the Bride — and the Groom: Why Catholic Couples Are Walking Into Their Wedding Mass Together