Ss. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church

Father Dave Brokke, with the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT), says embracing the traditional practice of ember days has become a way of fostering vocations.

The settlement was hailed as a “tipping point and a turning point” regarding allegations of abuse in the archdiocese.

“The true measure of a compassionate society is its willingness to support people through difficult circumstances rather than encouraging them to end their lives,” Archbishop John Sherrington said.

For St. Nicholas of Tolentino, the Catholic imperative to pray for the dead was made very real to him when a deceased friend appeared to him asking for prayers.

In a special rite, the women embraced a life of consecrated virginity for the sake of Christ and service to his Church.

The tiny European principality’s hereditary prince has announced he will block the measure, setting up a constitutional standoff.

Bishop Gerhard Feige called for respect for human dignity as Cardinal Gerhard Müller said bishops should not put their “spiritual authority onto the scales.”

From singing together as students at a boarding school in the 1970s to being discovered by Sony in 2008 and making four albums, the priests have always sought to evangelize through sacred music.

Catholic cardinal presides over rosary rally in Holland, Norway celebrates 100 years since first Mass, Scottish sisters to stand trial for abuse, and more in this week’s world news roundup.

Preparations for Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lourdes are in full swing. Registration has been capped to ensure adequate services for those in attendance.