Tour D.C. Basilica Virtually & See the Joyful Mysteries of Christmas...
Looking for a festive and free way to celebrate the Christmas season? Join a virtual tour of the beautiful D.C. basilica and experience the Joyful Mysteries of Christmas!
Pope Francis Pleads for Prayers for Benedict XVI
🙏 Pray for Pope Benedict XVI! The Vatican said his health has been "worsening" and shared an official prayer for him.
Discover the First Nativity Scene Figurines on Display in Rome
The oldest known Nativity scene figurines, created in the 13th century, are on display in Rome's Basilica of St. Mary Major! Here's what they look like.
Why Do We Venerate Martyr Saints During Christmas?
Discover the reasons behind the commemoration of martyr saints during the Christmas season as explained by Pope Francis 👉
Archaeologists to Open Tomb of Jesus’ Midwife to the Public
Did you know Mary had a midwife present at the birth of Jesus? Learn about archaeologists getting ready to open the tomb of "Salome" 👉
Pope Francis Shares Tale of Meeting Menacing Tattooed Man
Pope Francis shared a heartwarming story of helping a tattooed man overcome a difficult challenge 👉
Poland to Veto EU Proposal on Surrogacy, Same-Sex Marriage
Polish officials are opposing a proposal in the European Union to recognize same-sex marriages and surrogacy.
Pope Francis Declares Polish Couple Martyred for Hiding Jews During WWII
On Saturday, Pope Francis honored Józef and Wiktoria Ulma, a Polish couple who were tragically killed by German police during World War II for...
How Catholic Charities Are Helping Migrants Avoid Deportation
Many immigrants who have crossed the border illegally are using the addresses of Catholic Charities as their intended destinations in an effort to avoid...
Messi Says Argentina’s World Cup Win Is a “Gift From God”
As he scored the game-winning goal for Argentina in extra time, Catholic footballer Lionel Messi made the sign of the cross during the FIFA World Cup final.
