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5 things to know about St. Francis of Assisi’s devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary

The well-known founder of the Franciscan order is considered one of the strongest Marian devotees in Church history.

The enduring appeal of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, one of France’s most beloved saints

The beloved Carmelite nun, patron saint of the missions, and youngest doctor of the Church is celebrated in the universal Church on Oct. 1.

Vatican nuncio to German bishops: Pope and Eucharist prevent a ‘Christian-flavored NGO’

In his first address to the German bishops’ plenary, Archbishop Hubertus van Megen said that no local Church outranks another.

Assisi to welcome thousands of pilgrims for 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ death

Activities surrounding the anniversary began on Sept. 24 and will run until Oct. 5.

Injured Polish priest urges ‘love,’ ‘forgiveness’ after deadly knife attack on convent

Father Adrian Mantykiewicz, who was injured in an attack that left a fellow priest dead, said “we must overcome the evil that happened here.”

More than 3,000 join March for Life in Vilnius, Lithuania

Families, young people, and international advocates joined Lithuania’s second March for Life, calling for practical support for mothers, fathers, and vulnerable people.

From foster care to Lourdes: Young convert leaves job to see pope, embrace monastic life

Among the throngs of pilgrims in Lourdes this weekend will be a 27-year-old woman who be there with a group of Cistercian nuns, hoping the visit will confirm her call to contemplative life.

English scholars ‘piece together history’ to reunite missing pages of centuries-old Catholic text

An incomplete manuscript of “The Mirror of the Blessed Life of Christ” has been reconnected with several long-lost pages thanks to work by two English researchers.

Over 150,000 visitors prepare to welcome Pope Leo in Lourdes

As Pope Leo XIV makes his way to Lourdes later on Sept. 26 as part of his four-day trip to France, pilgrims, local residents, and business owners in the famous town prepare with excitement.

A Catholic support program for the children of divorced parents

Given that divorce invariably affects the children involved, a new program in Spain provides a setting where children can be heard, have any pain they feel acknowledged and receive the help they need.