
Finding freedom in a burnt Cadillac
A kid spending the night at his older brother's first apartment had to grapple with some hard lessons -- but they turned out to be the start of something much better.

We're all seasick, plus what to do with the weeds: A reflection on the Gospel for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Divine Mercy University fills a growing need for Catholic mental health practitioners who are competent in their field and understand the human person.

Today, as Pope Leo XIV visits the Principality of Monaco, many around the world will think of Grace Kelly, Hollywood icon and later "storybook" princess of this Catholic realm.

When college basketball's 2026 NCAA Men's Tournament tips off its Round of 64 on Thursday, 7 Catholic colleges and universities will be in the bracket. Yes, including the Pope's!

Cardinal Anthony Poola, archbishop of Hyderabad, is a Dalit, a member of India's lowest traditional social order. His election by secret ballot is seen as a powerful sign of unity.

The 78-year-old Catholic media mogul, who has been sharply critical of China's regime, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for "national security violations."

"Mommy, it's trashed!" ... Just one day after Holy Innocents Catholic School suffered shocking damage, the community gathered for a Mass of reparation, led by their bishop.

Dogmas are particular beliefs that the Catholic Church has confirmed as part of the "deposit of faith," which all Catholics are called to believe.

The commission calls for a further examination of the diaconate itself, noting a wide range of differences in current ministry from one continent to another.

The beautiful reality is that countless people spend their lives being Christ’s hands and feet on earth.

The Aleteia community is sharing our favorite of Pope John Paul II's writings. There's a lot to choose from! What's yours?

The Fides news agency's annual report on Church statistics (this year's compares 2023 with 2022) shows both concerning trends and signs of hope worldwide.

The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem thanked the international community for their work in ending the war, and called for a "rapid surge" of aid to Gaza.

Carlo Acutis, born in 1991 and dying in 2006, became the first millennial saint. His feast day is October 12.

As her daughter battles a brain tumor, Jen Fulwiler shared an experience she had at Mass, of the global unity of the worldwide Catholic (dysfunctional) family.

Relics, which are not limited to the bones of saints, are sacramentals that many find helpful in their spiritual lives. Here's why.

The Pope's secretary of state spoke at length about the situation in Gaza on this 2nd anniversary of the October 7 attack. US bishops express hope: "Pray ardently"