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Friday of the Third Week of Easter
Saul, still breathing murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord,went to the high priest and asked himfor letters to the synagogues in Damascus, that,if he should find any men …
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St. Francis of Paola—Live in such a way that you bring upon yourselves the blessing of God, …
Live in such a way that you bring upon yourselves the blessing of God, and that the peace of God our Father may be with you always. — St. Francis …
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Apr. 24 Friday of the Third Week of Easter; Opt. Mem. of St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest and Martyr, Opt. Mem.
Today is the Optional Memorial of St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest and Martyr (1577-1622). Fidelis was born at Sigmaringen in Swabia in 1577. He practiced at first as a lawyer …
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Fernando Mendoza’s Catholic Playbook: Pro Tips From Las Vegas Faithful for the Raiders’ New QB
Welcome, Fernando! The NFL’s No. 1 draft pick, who has been outspoken about his Catholic faith, can expect a warm welcome to one of the fastest-growing dioceses in the U.S.
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World’s Oldest Nun Turns 113 and Reveals Secret to Long Life: ‘My Whole Mind Is on God’
Sister Francis Domenici Piscatella turned 113 on April 20, 2026. Born in 1913 and entering the Dominicans at age 17, Sister Francis Piscatella has lived a life of service as …
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PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV Departs Africa, Returns to Rome After 11-Day Papal Trip
Pope Leo XIV holds aloft the Evangeliary during Mass at Malabo Stadium in Equatorial Guinea, Thursday, April 23, 2026. The Holy Father visited four countries during his first apostolic visit …
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Health and Human Services Secretary Kennedy Calls Assisted-Suicide Laws ‘Abhorrent’
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies during a hearing with the House Committee on Energy and Commerce subcommittee at the Rayburn House Office Building on …
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Of war and peace in the Easter season
Jesus’ first words to the disciples after his resurrection were “Peace be with you” (John 20:19). This was the fruit of Easter, resolving the two greatest threats to our peace …
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Health and Human Services Secretary Kennedy calls assisted suicide laws ‘abhorrent’
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledged to help strengthen laws that protect people with disabilities from assisted suicide, saying “we can’t be a moral society” with these laws in …
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Health and Human Services Secretary Kennedy calls assisted suicide laws ‘abhorrent’
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), called assisted suicide laws “abhorrent” during budget discussions this week. During HHS budget discussions on …