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Caryll Houselander—It is in Our Lady that God fell in love with humanity.
It is in Our Lady that God fell in love with humanity. — Caryll Houselander
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Jul. 27 Monday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time, Weekday
The Roman Martyrology commemorates St. Pantaleon (d. 305), one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers, was a physician, who practiced without payment, and who was martyred under Diocletian. His cultus is …
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New Book Explores Catholic Shrines Across America, State by State
Book cover of ‘The United Saints of America’ with a detail from the ceiling of St. Mary of the Annunciation in Charlestown, South Carolina. Peggy Stanton’s richly illustrated guide invites …
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US House bill calls to halt aid to Nigeria over anti-Christian violence
by Cosimo Graziani Washington – The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that aims to halt US aid to Nigeria in the next fiscal year, justifying this measure …
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Pope Leo XIV Caps Castel Gandolfo Stay With Angelus Appeal to Halt Mideast Attacks
Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims gathered at Castel Gandolfo for the recitation of the Angelus on July 26, 2026. The Pope also reflected on the kingdom of God as a …
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On the Faith of Saint Anne
Detail from “Sainte Anne leading the Virgin in the Temple” (1640) by Jacques Stella [WikiArt.org] 1Editor’s note: This homily was preached on the Seventeenth Sunday, July 26, 2026, at the Church …
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A Home for Grandma: Caregiving and the Cross
Grandma and James can often be found looking out the window in the sitting room of James’ house. ‘This is a very typical view, as she really enjoys looking out …
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What Catholics Can Learn About Leisure From a Pope on Vacation
Simone RisolutiPope Leo surveys the sweeping view July 20, 2026, while visiting the Abbey of Monte Cassino, established by St. Benedict of Nursia. Inspired by Pope Leo XIV and Josef …
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Pope Leo XIV urges halt to Mideast attacks, return to diplomacy
Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims gathered at Castel Gandolfo for the recitation of the Angelus on July 26, 2026. | Credit: Vatican News Pope Leo XIV on Sunday urged parties …
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Pope Leo XIV urges halt to Mideast attacks, return to diplomacy
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday urged parties across the Middle East to suspend their attacks and reopen diplomatic negotiations, warning that escalating military operations were endangering civilians and worsening shortages …