Joža Uprka, “All Souls Day,” 1897 COMMENTARY: The faithful departed are not distant memories but companions still — God binds us together, even across death itself.

Sir John Everett Millais, “St. John Henry Newman (1881)” COMMENTARY: Pope Leo XIV recognizes Newman’s lifelong mission to unite faith and intellect — and names him Co-Patron for Catholic Education.

Courtesy photoPresident Donald Trump says he spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping about imprisoned pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai in October 2025. Prior to leaving for Asia, Trump had told Jensen that he would appeal to… White House Official: Trump Spoke With Xi Jinping About Jimmy Lai’s Release

L to R: ‘Jeanne d’Arc’ (‘Joan of Arc’) by Albert Lynch; Mary Harper dressed in attire inspired by St. Joan of Arc. The garments of the saints reveal something about their stories.

Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV reads his homily at Mass in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Nov. 1, 2025. ‘Newman’s impressive spiritual and cultural stature will surely serve as an inspiration to new generations… Pope Leo XIV Declares St. John Henry Newman Doctor of the Church

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that he is putting the West African nation of Nigeria on the “Countries of Particular Concern” list, a major step that comes in the wake of dire warnings from… Trump declares Nigeria “Country of Particular Concern” amid violence targeting Christians

LIFE Runners.Finish line of the A-Cross America Relay, hosted by Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. The starting points were San Francisco, California; New York City, New York; Austin, Texas; and Fargo, North Dakota, but participants… 10,000 Pro-Lifers Join LIFE Runners Annual Relay Across the U.S.

St. Thomas Aquinas/St. John Henry Newman. / Credit: Public domain ACI Prensa Staff, Oct 31, 2025 / 07:00 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV declared St. John Henry Newman, along with St. Thomas Aquinas, as a… Pope to make St. John Henry Newman co-patron of Catholic education with St. Thomas Aquinas

Pauline Books and MediaSister Allison Gliot, a Daughter of St. Paul, is the author of the “In Aeternum” series as well as other nonfiction and children’s books. She also works as an acquisitions editor for… Meet the Nun Who Writes Catholic Vampire Books

Sister Allison Gliot, a Daughter of St. Paul, is the author of the “In Aeternum” series as well as other nonfiction and children’s books. She also works as an acquisitions editor for Pauline Books and… Meet the nun who writes Catholic vampire books