Coffee is prominent in Catholic life, from a cup before Mass to parish coffee hours. It has become woven into daily rhythms of prayer, work, and community. But how did this connection begin? The origins of coffee are commonly traced to the ninth century in Ethiopia...
The Bicentennial Jubilee Year for the Archdiocese of St. Louis opened on Jan. 1 with parishes ringing their church bells at 10 a.m., and continues through Dec. 31. Masses were celebrated in each of the six deaneries earlier this year, and parishes and schools were...
The Vatican’s Dicastery for Communications released the documentary “Leone a Roma” (“Leo in Rome”) last week. Shot in Italian, it features interviews and archival footage that retrace the years that Robert Francis Prevost spent in the Eternal City. The film is part of...
Bishop Ralph B. O'Donnell warmly invites the faithful and all those who wish to come together in prayerful solidarity and support for migrants, immigrants, and refugees. As Catholics, people of goodwill, and followers of Christ, we are called to recognize and uphold...
The Holy See has formally declared that all six bishops of the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) are excommunicated, following the episcopal consecration ceremony held on July 1, 2026, in Écône, Switzerland, against the express wishes of Pope Leo XIV, who had warned them...
As the United States celebrates 250 years of independence, Americans across the country are reflecting on the people, institutions, and ideals that helped shape our nation. Amid the parades, commemorations, and festivities surrounding this historic anniversary, the...