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The 3 oldest Catholic churches on American soil are in Puerto Rico

Aleteia - Sep 27, 2017 at 6:00 am

San Juan’s 16th century churches were first built shortly after Ponce de Leon arrived.Discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493, Puerto Rico became the birthplace of Christianity...

Today Is "See You At the Pole" Day

The Religion Clause - Sep 27, 2017 at 6:00 am

Today is "See You At the Pole" day in public and private schools in the U.S. and around the world. The SYAP website describes the event:All around the globe, in every time zone,...

Bring Your Senses With You

CatholicMom.com - Sep 27, 2017 at 6:00 am

Via Pixabay (2015), CC0 Public Domain “Sharron, things need to be stirred!” So said my husband’s grandfather to his wife when she queried him regarding the state of their crockpot...

Pope invites all to 'Share the Journey' of migrants and refugees

News.va - Sep 27, 2017 at 5:41 am

(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis has loudly and clearly welcomed migrants, refugees and asylum seekers while expressing his support and gratitude for the Caritas Internationalis' “...

Pope Francis: Charity is 'the soul' of the Church's mission

EWTN - Vatican News - Sep 27, 2017 at 5:13 am

Vatican City, Sep 27, 2017 / 05:13 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- On the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul, Pope Francis said that charity is central to the Church's mission, and we are called...

Pope urges governments and individuals to welcome migrants with open arms

News.va - Sep 27, 2017 at 5:10 am

(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Wednesday urged governments and all men and women of goodwill to welcome migrants with open arms and share in their plight as Jesus did. Speaking...

Vatican diplomat, at UN, denounces sex discrimination (full text) (Holy See Press Office)

Catholic Culture - World News - Sep 27, 2017 at 5:09 am

Archbishop Ivan Jurkovic spoke at a panel discussion on impact of racial discrimination on the human rights of women and girls.

The Irish Leviathan: Spending Money on Space Exploration

The Catholic Astronomer - Sep 27, 2017 at 5:00 am

This past March, on the way to join the Vatican Observatory’s tour of astronomical sites in Italy, my wife and I visited Birr (Parsonstown) in Ireland. Birr is home to Birr...

Miraculous ‘Mully’: A documentary about an “impossible” story that is completely true

Aleteia - Sep 27, 2017 at 5:00 am

Charles Mully left Kenya's slums to become a multi-millionaire, then he gave it all up to serve thousands of Kenya’s street children.With all the hatred and craziness in the world...

How the US Church is 'sharing the journey' with immigrants

EWTN - US Latest News - Sep 27, 2017 at 4:56 am

Washington D.C., Sep 27, 2017 / 04:56 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- Catholic leaders in the U.S. are hoping that the newly announced "Share the Journey" campaign will foster a welcoming...

When tempted to give up hope, turn to Jesus, Pope Francis says

Catholic News Agency - General - Sep 27, 2017 at 4:14 am

Vatican City, Sep 27, 2017 / 03:14 am (CNA/EWTN News).- On Wednesday Pope Francis spoke about the enemies of hope that often lead us into discouragement and melancholy, and urged...

Why witchcraft can never be used to accomplish good

Catholic News Agency - General - Sep 27, 2017 at 4:12 am

Washington D.C., Sep 27, 2017 / 03:12 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Shortly after Donald Trump assumed the office of President of the United States, witches across the country began large-...

Why witchcraft can never be used to accomplish good

EWTN - US Latest News - Sep 27, 2017 at 4:12 am

Washington D.C., Sep 27, 2017 / 04:12 am (EWTN News/CNA).- Shortly after Donald Trump assumed the office of President of the United States, witches across the country began large-...