Vatican II Gave the Laity a Mission — and a Mandate
Pyty‘Vatican Evening’ COMMENTARY: ‘Apostolicam Actuositatem’ manifests a profoundly renewed vision of the role of the laity in the Church’s saving mission.
Pyty‘Vatican Evening’ COMMENTARY: ‘Apostolicam Actuositatem’ manifests a profoundly renewed vision of the role of the laity in the Church’s saving mission.
Tianyu HanUniforms of the United States Army, Marines, Navy and Air Force. I’ll miss the camaraderie, the mission, and even the routines — but I’m grateful I’ll still be wearing the ‘uniform’ of a priest.… Why It’s Hard for Me to Hang Up the Uniform
YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – In a horrifying escalation of violence, between 100 and 200 Christians were murdered by Fulani Jihadists herdsmen in Nigeria’s Benue State, according to multiple sources. Heavily armed jihadists stormed Yelwata – a… Latest attack reportedly kills nearly 200 people in Nigeria
SÃO PAULO, Brazil – Amid a growing wave of violence in Colombia, the Church decided to play an active role in promoting peace, calling President Gustavo Petro and other authorities to dialogue. There is a… Cardinal seeks dialogue to find solutions for violence in Colombia
In 1965, at the close of the Second Vatican Council, Pope Paul VI gave Jacques Maritain a message directed to “men of thought and science.” / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Jun 16, 2025 /… Vatican exposition celebrates friendship between St. Paul VI and Jacques Maritain
The Freedom Group was founded in 2023 and works to help men gain freedom from pornography addiction. / Credit: Courtesy of Joe Masek CNA Staff, Jun 15, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). At 8 years… He fought porn addiction for 23 years — now he helps other men find freedom
Renata SedmakovaThe ceiling freso of The Holy Trinity in church Chiesa di Santa Croce by Giovanni Maria Conti della Camera (1614 – 1670). COMMENTARY: The mystery of the Trinity reveals that God is not solitude… Trinity Sunday: The Blessed Trinity Reveals Who God Is — and Who We Are
Auxiliary Bishop Juan Miguel Betancourt of Hartford (c) celebrates his parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. COMMENTARY: One of the most impactful ways my father inspires me is through his love and constancy in service.
Father Scott Borgman with his parents, Danelle and Richard. A universal need exists for positive examples, especially for fathers.
LEICESTER, United Kingdom – Marking Britain and Ireland’s “Day for Life,” Pope Leo XIV called everyone in society to “defend rather than undermine a civilization founded on authentic love and genuine compassion.” The Day of… British and Irish people should ‘defend rather than undermine’ life, says Pope Leo