The Diocese of Jackson, Mississippi, this week officially closed its proceedings regarding the potential sainthood of Servant of God Sister Mary Thea Bowman, a Catholic convert whose work during the 20th century helped the U.S. Catholic Church refine its ministry toward Black American Catholics. Jackson Bishop Joseph Kopacz celebrated a Mass on Feb. 9 as…

“I will not forget you” (Isaiah 49:15) is the theme chosen by Pope Leo XIV for the sixth World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, which this year will take place on Sunday, July 26. According to a Feb. 10 statement from the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family, and Life, the verse chosen by…

A Pew Research Center report found that Catholics’ support for President Donald Trump’s agenda has not changed significantly over the past year. The analysis examined how U.S. religious groups view Trump, including his plans and policies and his ethics. It focused on Protestants, Catholics, and religiously unaffiliated adults. The report, “White Evangelicals Remain Among Trump’s…

EWTN+ recently launched “Seeking Beauty,” a first-of-its-kind adventure documentary series that explores culture, architecture, food, art, and music, and aims to point viewers to the beautiful — and ultimately to the divine. The show’s host, David Henrie, who is best known for his role as Justin Russo on Disney’s “Wizards of Waverly Place,” believes a…

Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore urged Catholics to foster a political culture grounded in Christ by prioritizing human dignity and genuine encounter amid partisan divisions. “In Charity and Truth: Toward a Renewed Political Culture,” released in anticipation of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, is among the nine pastoral letters and reflections Lori…

What drove tens of thousands of young Mexicans to defy fatigue and weather conditions and walk for hours? On Jan. 31, the resounding answer was faith. An entire generation embarked on a pilgrimage to lay their joys, concerns, and hopes at the feet of Christ the King. In the early morning of Saturday, Jan. 31,…