Deacon John ‘Happy Jack’ Martin dedicated life to delivering faith, smiles
Deacon John Martin, who served many years at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Baynesville, died March 25. He was known for his compassion and warmth.
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Apr. 4 Holy Saturday — Easter Vigil, Opt. Mem.
On Holy Saturday, the Church waits at the Lord’s tomb, in prayer and fasting, meditating on his Passion and Death and on his Descent into Hell and awaiting his Resurrection. […]
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PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV carries the cross at the Via Crucis in the Colosseum
Pope Leo XIV urged the faithful to “live our lives as a journey” and prayed for the Church to “follow in the footprints” of Christ as he walked the Via […]
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At the Colosseum, Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful to ‘live our lives as a journey’ in Christ’s love
Pope Leo XIV urged the faithful to “live our lives as a journey” and prayed for the Church to “follow in the footprints” of Christ as he walked the Via […]
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Milan Archdiocese unveils ‘For Each Other’ initiative ahead of Winter Games
As the world prepares for the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, the Catholic Church in the host city has launched an initiative to ensure that […]
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HE IS RISEN: FROM FEAR TO JOY IN THE LIGHT OF THE RESURRECTION
CATHOLIC DAILY GOSPEL REFLECTION FOR TODAY HE IS RISEN: FROM FEAR TO JOY IN THE LIGHT OF THE RESURRECTION GOSPEL MATTHEW 28:1-10 (DOUAY-RHEIMS BIBLE) And in the end of the […]
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Pope says Christian mission counters ‘imperialist occupation of the world’
At the Holy Thursday chrism Mass, Leo XIV said the Church must reject domination, power, and “calculated strategy” in favor of humble service, unity, and peace.
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Apr. 3 Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion, Weekday
“It is accomplished; and bowing his head he gave up his spirit.”
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Pope speaks with Israeli and Ukrainian presidents amid conflicts in Holy Land, Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV spoke by phone with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Good Friday. The Vatican said the pope spoke separately with both presidents on […]
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EWTN News explains: What are the Good Friday Reproaches?
The Good Friday Reproaches are a series of antiphons, known also as the “Improperia” or “Popule Meus” (“My People”), coming from the opening lines of the Latin text of the […]