Southwestern Virginia Church Named Basilica
The former St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Roanoke, Virginia, is now the Basilica of St. Andrew. The current yellow-brick, twin-steeple, high Victorian Gothic church was dedicated in 1902. It recently underwent a renovation of its interior and exterior.
‘A Haunting in Venice’ and our favorite detective’s loss of faith
Whenever I ask a girl for her number, or in one of those folkloric moments where she takes the initiative, the first obstacle we face in our budding romance is my smartphone wallpaper. As I swipe my phone on, a picture of a portly fellow in a homburg hat appears. He most closely resembles a […]
The True Cross Was Lost in Battle? Examining Holy Relics From the Life of Jesus
Do you know there are relics of Jesus from His birth, life, and crucifixion? Recently on “The Catholic Talk Show,” Ryan Scheel, Ryan Dellacrosse, and Father Rich Pagano explore the historical and spiritual significance of different Jesus relics, like the True Cross. As Father Pagano explains, “The history of the Cross goes all the way […]
Bishop Strickland: Pray and fast during the Synod as you would for Lent
On this week’s episode of The Bishop Strickland Show, Bishop Joseph Strickland calls for prayer and fasting during the Synod on Synodality, comments on a quote by Archbishop Ven. Fulton Sheen, and voices support for the recent dubia presented to Pope Francis.Read More
Bishop Strickland: Pray and fast during the Synod as you would for Lent
On this week’s episode of The Bishop Strickland Show, Bishop Joseph Strickland calls for prayer and fasting during the Synod on Synodality and voices support for the recent dubia presented to Pope Francis.Read More
'Miracles of the Eucharist' is the theme for this year's International Week of Prayer and Fasting
null / Credit: Loves the other way around / Cathopic Washington D.C., Oct 15, 2023 / 08:13 am (CNA). The 31st annual International Week of Prayer and Fasting for our nation, leaders, families, and the Church will take place Oct. 20-28, beginning with a three-day virtual event, and ending with a live full day live […]
Pope Francis Highlights ‘Little Greatness’ of St. Thérèse of Lisieux in Apostolic Letter
Credit: Public domain St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Though 2023 marks 150 years since Thérèse’s birth and 100 years since her beatification, the message was published on the liturgical feast of the Spanish mystic St. Teresa of Ávila.
Pope Francis highlights ‘little greatness’ of St. Thérèse of Lisieux in apostolic letter
St. Thérèse of Lisieux. / Credit: Public domain Rome Newsroom, Oct 15, 2023 / 05:55 am (CNA). Pope Francis has commended the “little greatness” of St. Thérèse of Lisieux in a new message focusing on the 19th-century Carmelite’s relevance for th… […]
Synod ‘Setting the Stages for Future Changes’ on Role of Women, First Woman Presides Over Assembly
Screenshot Sister María de los Dolores Palencia Gómez, Superior General of the Congregation of St. Joseph of Lyon, speaks to journalists during a press briefing for the Synod on Synodality at the Vatican on Oct. 14, 2023. One of the questions under consideration during this stage of the synod is the possibility of admitting women […]
Pope calls attention to humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh
Speaking after Sunday’s Angelus, Pope Francis recalls the crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh and the serious humanitarian conditions affecting the displaced. He also appeals for the protection of the monasteries and places of worship, expressions of faith and signs of fraternity. Read all