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Detail of ‘No Contact’ book cover In her latest book, Noelle Mering argues that the surge of young adults cutting ties with family points to the prevalence of individualism in today’s culture. ... read more

A new podcast encouraging biblical literacy for youth is set to launch in 2027 with one of the nation's most prominent young Black Catholic priests. ... read more

The Vance family is seen here during their visit to the Taj Mahal on April 23, 2025 in Agra, India. “Children are the most rewarding thing,“ Vance said in an interview earlier this year. ... read more

Pope Leo XIV with members of the Benedictine community at the Abbey of Montecassino on July 20, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media The pontiff travelled to the Benedictine Abbey of Montecassino on July 20 from Castel Gandolfo, where he is on vacation. ... read more

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha, announced the birth of their fourth child, a baby boy named Alec Neel Vance, on Sunday, July 19.In a statement shared on social media, the couple wrote: “We are excited to announce that our baby boy, Alec Neel Vance, was born this morning. Usha and the ... read more

“Children are the most rewarding thing,“ Vance said in an interview earlier this year. The Vance family is seen here during their visit to the Taj Mahal on April 23, 2025 in Agra, India. | Credit: Kenny Holston – Pool/Getty Images U.S. Vice President JD ... read more

“Designed by God, Guided by Love, Open to Life” is the theme of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) 2026 Natural Family Planning (NFP) Awareness Week campaign.The bishops' annual NFP campaign, taking place July 19-25, highlights God’s design for married love, the gift of life, and the Church’s teaching on NFP methods.To educate ... read more

U.S. bishops released resources including posters, homily notes, social media files, and ideas for celebrating and promoting natural family planning. The National Family Planning Program of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Secretariat for Laity, Marriage, Family Life & Youth releases its poster for the 2026 Natural Family Planning ... read more

The decision was announced at the 21st Plenary Assembly of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa. The Catholic bishops of Eastern Africa are meeting this week, July 19-26, 2026, in Nairobi, and began their meeting with the announcement that their top pastoral priority for the next four ... read more

NAIROBI — The Catholic bishops of Eastern Africa have committed the next four years of their regional pastoral mission to accompanying young people, making them their top pastoral priority as they seek to strengthen the Church through listening, dialogue, and synodal accompaniment in one of the worldʼs youngest regions.Announcing the decision during the opening Eucharistic ... read more

In an age of distraction and isolation, we were for six weeks invited into presence and community. But if the beautiful game is a microcosm of life, what lessons can we take with us? ... read more

The pontiff visited the Benedictine Abbey of Montecassino on July 20 from Castel Gandolfo, where he is on vacation. Pope Leo XIV with members of the Benedictine community at the Abbey of Montecassino on July 20, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media Pope Leo XIV made ... read more

Pope Leo XIV made a private visit on July 20 to the Abbey of Montecassino, where St. Benedict of Nursia is buried.As announced by the Holy See Press Office, the pontiff made the trip while on vacation at Castel Gandolfo, where he will remain from July 5-27. At Montecassino, he prayed at the tomb of ... read more

‘Our Lady of Grace’ by June Jameson is popular with customers. This artist’s characteristic delicacy and depth of feeling is reflected in her Christocentric, Marian and saint-focused paintings. ... read more

Detail from a theatrical release poster for "Young Washington". (Image: Wikipedia) FCC Rating: PG-13Reel Rating: 4 out of 5 reels As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, I find it rather surprising that Young Washington is the only theatrical film focused on the history of the nation’s founding. Nonetheless, it’s a ... read more