When considering holidays in November, most people immediately think of Veterans Day and Thanksgiving. However, the Catholic Church celebrates two important holy days back-to-back—All Saints' and All Souls’ Days. All Saints’ Day is a holy day of obligation that is...
Pope Leo XIV is continuing his post-operative recovery in the Apostolic Palace after undergoing surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. The pope was discharged earlier than expected from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on October 17, after spending five days in...
On October 27, the United States observes International Religious Freedom Day to commemorate the signing of the International Religious Freedom Act in 1998. “As Catholics, the Spirit of Truth, who dwells in human hearts, compels us to build a digital culture that...
Pope Leo XIV is recovering as expected after undergoing surgery on Wednesday to remove part of his right lung after doctors detected a suspicious growth that was confirmed to be cancerous. The removed tissue was diagnosed as adenocarcinoma, a type of cancer that...
On October 18, we celebrate World Mission Sunday, a day for Catholics worldwide to recommit themselves to the Church’s missionary work through prayer, sacrifice, and giving. Instituted by Pope Pius XI in 1926, this year we celebrate the 100th anniversary of its...
Bishop James V. Johnston of the Diocese of Kansas City-St.Joseph is hosting a new podcast titled “On the Way.” The podcast will focus on being confidently and joyfully Catholic. Each episode will feature conversations with local pastors, families, and community...