Suddenly, in a matter of moments, I had a spiritual experience that changed everything. --- Suddenly, in a matter of moments, I had a spiritual experience that changed [...]

O Jesus! how terrible is Thy Passover to Thine enemies! --- Above: Peace be upon you! The Appearance of Christ to the Apostles by A. Mironov Our Pasch is the Lamb, and we meditated upon the mystery yesterday: now let us [...]

Authors of today’s children’s stories want to help little ones approach big questions. They have no apprehension about raising questions of existence, self-worth, and purpose in life. Although these are not light topics that can [...] --- Authors of today’s children’s [...]

An apparently random occurrence aboard the Orion spacecraft quickly resulted in an “out of this world” ad campaign for the hazelnut cocoa spread Nutella. During a video clip posted by the crew of the Artemis II lunar mission — [...]

Upon the recitation of the Regina Caeli, the pope also remembered Pope Francis, who died a year ago on Easter Monday. --- On his first Easter Monday as pope, Leo XIV appeared at the window of the Apostolic Palace under bright [...]

In a message for the World Day of Prayer for Vocations titled “The Interior Discovery of God’s Gift,” the Holy Father reflects on the interior dimension of one’s vocation. --- The Vatican has published Pope Leo XIV’s message for the 63rd [...]

We do not believe in Christ's resurrection because it makes a nice ending or stirs sympathy. We believe it because it is true. --- A good many years ago, I suggested to some friends that we start a Catholic book discussion [...]

In many countries in Europe and South America, Easter Monday, also known as “Little Easter,” is a national holiday. --- On Easter Monday, the Catholic Church celebrates what is called “Monday of the Angel.” In many countries in Europe and South [...]

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Appealing to those in power to end all conflicts through dialogue and not domination, Pope Leo XIV urged humanity to stop growing accustomed to wars and violence and announced a prayer vigil for peace April [...]

As Catholics prepare for Easter on Holy Thursday, Pope Leo also called on the faithful in his homily to overcome fear and a sense of powerlessness in responding to the world’s crises.  --- ROME (CNS) — God doesn’t exist to grant [...]