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  • September 30, 2026

The perseverance of Indiana’s St. Theodora Guérin, canonized 20 years ago

Oct. 15, 2026, marks the 20th anniversary of the canonization of St. Theodora Guerin (1798-1856), a religious sister...
  • September 30, 2026

Pope’s words in France are encouragement to not give up the fight against ‘deadly laws’

Pope Leo XIV's forceful defense of human life during his Sept. 25-27 visit to France has reignited debate...
  • September 30, 2026

Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s general audience given September 30, 2026

Full text of Pope Leo XIV's general audience address with quote graphic....
  • September 30, 2026

Papal trip showed miracle of rebirth out of tragedy is possible, pope says

Pope Leo XIV uses his weekly general audience to talk about his apostolic journey to France....
  • September 30, 2026

Texas priest who has helped form 80,000 lay leaders in 50 years of ministry wins Lumen Christi

Catholic Extension Society names Msgr. Arturo Bañuelas as the recipient of its 2026-2027 Lumen Christi Award; a priest...
  • September 30, 2026

Pope Leo sends letter to White Sox, encouraging team to ‘foster friendship, solidarity’

The Chicago White Sox have headed into the post-season with a bit of inspiration from one of their...
  • September 30, 2026

Pope’s blessing of special needs daughter recognizes ‘segment of humanity often set aside’

Adoptive mother says pope's blessing of her special needs daughter, Marie-Garance, a recognition of an "entire segment of...
  • September 29, 2026

Universal health care a ‘moral imperative,’ Vatican’s top diplomat tells UN

Cardinal Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, addresses a U.N. General Assembly high-level meeting on pandemic prevention, preparedness and...
  • September 29, 2026

Blessed Fulton Sheen had a heart for world’s Eastern Catholic churches amid oppression

Eastern Catholics celebrate the beatification of Blessed Fulton J. Sheen with a Divine Liturgy....
  • September 29, 2026

With 2027 event theme, March for Life aims ‘to make the case for the truth, for life’

March for Life announces its theme for the 2027 national rally and march in Washington....