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Founded under Russian imperial rule in 1910, Lithuania's Ateitis federation has survived occupations and secularization to become a rare model of sustained Catholic youth engagement in Europe. [...] ... read more

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops President Archbishop Paul Coakley is urging the University of Notre Dame to drop the leadership appointment of an outspoken pro-abortion professor, joining nearly a dozen bishops in calling on the historic Catholic university to back away from the controversial decision. The controversy at Notre Dame exploded this week after Fort ... read more

The Vatican will commemorate the 400th anniversary of the dedication of St. Peter’s Basilica (November 18, 1626) with special initiatives, the Holy See Press Office has announced. At a February 16 press conference, the basilica’s archpriest, Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, OFM Conv, will present “several activities of a spiritual and cultural nature,” as well as ... read more

The Pontifical Academy for Life is devoting its 2026 assembly to the theme of “Healthcare for all: Sustainability and Equity.” ... read more

Written, created, and directed by Simón Delacre, “The Apocalypse of St. John” will air in theaters across the United States Feb. 15–17. A still from the docudrama “The Apocalypse of St. John,” which will be in theaters Feb. 15–17, 2026. | Credit: Caravel Films A ... read more

A new movie titled “The Apocalypse of St. John” brings to life the Book of Revelation. Not only does the film tackle the challenging messages found in Revelation, but it also makes them accessible to a wider audience.Written, created, and directed by Simón Delacre, the docudrama will air in theaters across the United States Feb. ... read more

February is the perfect month to write about the importance of Christian marriage. After 20 years of marriage and seven children, I have learned through the good times and difficult times that my marriage is not only a blessing but a gift worth cherishing! In a fast-paced culture where the divorce rate is estimated at ... read more

Pope Leo XIV appointed Sister Nina Benedikta Krapić, MVZ, as deputy director of the Holy See Press Office. She will succeed Cristiane Murray, the Brazilian journalist whom Pope Francis appointed to the position in 2019. Born in Croatia in 1989, Sister Krapić earned her law degree in 2015 and led the communications office ... read more

Pope Leo XIV appointed Father John Berinyuy Tata, rector of the Catholic University of Cameroon, as auxiliary bishop of Bamenda. Father Tatah was abducted on November 18 as he and other priests attempted to negotiate the release of a priest who had been kidnapped. Father Tatah was released on December ... read more

‘Love is patient, love is kind ...’ The history of engagement rings extends almost as far back as the history of rings themselves — and there is a Catholic connection with engagements and rings (and the betrothal rite too). ... read more

About two dozen couples in the Archdiocese of Boston will have their marriages “brought into the Church” this year, part of a now-yearly tradition there in which husbands and wives can take part in “convalidation” ceremonies. Convalidation offers civilly married husbands and wives the opportunity for a valid Catholic sacramental marriage. The Boston Archdiocese describes ... read more

The archdiocese has seen growing interest in the ceremony for several years. Couples celebrate the convalidation of their marriages by Bishop Mark O’Connell in the Archdiocese of Boston on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. | Credit: Gregory Tracy/Archdiocese of Boston About two dozen couples in the ... read more

There are two spirits at work in every generation of the ages of man. There is the Holy Spirit and there is the Spirit of the Age—the Heiliger Geist and the Zeitgeist. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of all ages; He is the unchanging Spirit which enlightens every time with the timelessness of truth. ... read more

Pro-lifers rally for baby left to die after failed abortionBorn alive at 16 weeks at an Australian hospital after a failed abortion, baby Samuel sucked his thumb. Doctors left him to die.“He was left to die. No one picked him up, wrapped him or gave him any medical care to alleviate his pain and suffering,” ... read more

When I attended college in the early 1990’s, the state school I attended required every student to take two semesters of “Western Civilization.” This had been a requirement for generations of students, founded on the belief that a comprehensive education must include an understanding—and appreciation—of the enormous contributions of European culture to the world. However, ... read more