May. 8 Friday of the Fifth Week of Easter, Weekday
If the world hates you, realize that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, the world would love its own; but because you do not belong to […]
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Pope Leo XIV’s first year: 10 powerful moments
On May 8, 2025, white smoke billowed from the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel, signaling that a new pope had been chosen. On that day, the world […]
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Pope Leo XIV urges Catholics to read printed books
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday underscored the enduring value of printed books in the digital age, saying reading “nourishes the mind” and offers Christians a valuable opportunity to proclaim Christ. […]
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Understanding the Confiteor: What It Forgives and What It Doesn’t
Understanding the Confiteor: What It Forgives and What It Doesn’t At the beginning of every Catholic Mass, the faithful recite a powerful prayer that often passes by without much reflection—the […]
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Catholic aid organizations remain ‘united in hope’ for Ukraine as war rages on
(OSV News) — Several Catholic aid organizations are affirming they remain “united in hope” for Ukraine, as Russia’s war on that nation relentlessly rages on. Such commitment to support Ukraine […]
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May. 7 Thursday of the Fifth Week of Easter, Weekday
Today the Roman Martyrology commemorates the feast of recently-canonized Italian educator Saint Rosa Venerini (1656-1728), who founded Catholic schools for girls and young women during the late 17th and early […]
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Fidelity, enthusiasm, and faith: Pope Leo XIV welcomes Swiss Guard recruits
Recruits of the Pontifical Swiss Guard took their oath of allegiance to Pope Leo XIV, solemnly pledging to serve and protect him. The ceremony took place May 6 in the […]
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Pope Leo meets U.S. Secretary of State Rubio amid tensions with President Trump
On Thursday Pope Leo XIV met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican, with the meeting coming amid tensions between the Holy See and U.S. President Donald […]
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SAINT VINCENT FERRER: THE ANGEL OF JUDGMENT AND MERCY
SAINT VINCENT FERRER: THE ANGEL OF JUDGMENT AND MERCY INTRODUCTION Saint Vincent Ferrer stands as one of the most powerful preachers in Christian history, known for his fiery sermons, deep […]
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May. 6 Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Easter, Weekday
The Roman Martyrology commemorates St. Peter Nolasco (1182-1258), born in France, but later settled in Barcelona, Spain. After taking part in the Crusades against the Albigensians, he used his inheritance […]