Korean birth rate begins a rebound, to continue in 2025
While still far below the necessary birth rate to be considered sustainable, an uptick in South Korean births gives hope for the future.
J-P Mauro
J-P Mauro is a musician/songwriter and an award-winning writer for Aleteia. He is a graduate of The Catholic University of America.
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Indianapolis Archdiocese: Discolored host was not Eucharistic miracle
The Archdiocese sought the expertise of a professional laboratory and found that the discoloration of the host had a natural explanation.
Filipino Catholics celebrate 39 years since EDSA Revolution
Catholic leaders in the Philippines urged the faithful to stay vigilant so that a dictatorship may never again rise to power in the nation.
New Australian ambassador to the Holy See named
Australia's new representative to the Vatican is a life-long Catholic who has defended religious freedom and opposed euthanasia.
Thousands take a Walk for Life in the Philippines
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines is sharing the success of their 2025 Walk for Life, which drew more than 3,500 pro-lifers.
UK lawmakers consider ending a traditional prejudice
After the king named a Catholic woman as his representative to the Church in Scotland, Parliament must now make it legal for a Catholic to hold the post.
Delve deep into the Our Father prayer with Dominican guides
Magnificat's new book will deepen your devotion to and understanding of the Lord's Prayer, with insights from two friars of the Order of Preachers.
Vatican Films Review: The Lavender Hill Mob
Starring the original Obi-Wan Kenobi, Sir Alec Guinness, this heist film is a light hearted comedy that is still worth a watch in 2025.
New ‘Chosen’ trailer is a thing of goosebumps and adrenaline
This incredibly intense trailer, featuring Johnny Cash's "God's Gonna Cut You Down," promises an action packed season that will keep you at the edge of your seat.
Religious ‘jobs’ among most satisfying, happiest in the US
Data drawn from US adults has found that clergy and religious workers find the most meaning and suffer the least amount of stress in their work.
Carlo Acutis documentary to be released on day of canonization
The documentary on the first Millennial saint will feature interviews from Acutis' family and friends, as well as a pilgrimage of teens headed to his tomb.
South Korean Archdiocese enters ‘era of 1,000 priests’
The Catholic Church in Korea has ordained some 7,000 priests since St. Andrew Kim Taego in 1845, with some 5,700 currently in active ministry.
High school filmmaking contest against human trafficking
Aspiring student filmmakers have a chance to raise awareness of the scourge of human trafficking while padding their resume and competing for prizes.
UK pro-lifer stopped by police AGAIN for silent prayer
Police recently had to pay Isabella Vaughan-Spruce to settle multiple wrongful arrests, but that hasn't stopped them from targeting her.
Hallow prayer app helps make the most of a prayerful Lent
Along with daily prayers on the Hallow app, the team is encouraging participants to read two Catholic books, one by a Servant of God and another by a saint!
Don’t miss this short film on the 21 Coptic Martyrs of 2015
This film, produced by Jonathan Roumie, tells their true story through beautiful and heart-wrenching animation inspired by neo-Coptic iconography.
Explore the Shroud of Turin at the JPII National Shrine
From Ash Wednesday until Easter Sunday, the St. John Paul II National Shrine is displaying the National Shroud of Turin Exhibit.
Vatican Films Review: Chariots of Fire
The film is based on a true story and while it does promote sportsmanship and devotion, it is a slow moving film that lacks compelling drama.
US Bishops urge prayer and action to end human trafficking
The USCCB encouraged the faithful and people of good will to tell their representatives that they must take action to end the practice once and for all.
Ireland to be reconsecrated to the Sacred Heart this June
Four statues of the Sacred Heart, blessed by Pope Francis, will travel across the nation for the All-Ireland Sacred Heart Crusade.
