When it comes to abortion debates, we need fewer polemics and much more compassion, especially of the kind Venerable Nelson Baker put into action.
Saints
Posted inFaith, Speeches
Pope Francis: ‘This is our identity: we are God’s loved ones.’
At times, by over-emphasizing our efforts to do good works, we have created an ideal of holiness excessively based on ourselves.
Posted inFaith, News
10 new saints exemplify ways of overcoming selfishness, Pope Francis says.
The lives of the saints prove that holiness is not an unreachable goal accomplished by a select few but comes from acknowledging and sharing God’s love, Pope Francis said.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Titus Brandsma was killed in a Nazi death camp. This Sunday, Pope Francis will make him a saint.
A renowned Dutch priest, professor and journalist, Titus Brandsma was killed in a Nazi concentration camp. The woman who executed him later became Catholic—and this Sunday, Father Brandsma will be made a saint.
Posted inArts & Culture, Faith in Focus
Villanova Wildcats: a team inspired by St. Augustine
When I look at the values Villanova exemplified in order to continue their success, two words come to mind: Augustinian and Christian.
Posted inFaith, Lent Reflections
This Lent, dream (and act) like St. Joseph
A Reflection for the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary, by Zac Davis
Posted inFaith, Short Take
The crazy stories about St. Patrick that are actually true
As we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, it is good to look back on some of the saint’s legendary accomplishments—some more legendary than others.
Posted inFaith, Pope Francis Homilies
Read: Pope Francis’ homily for the 400th anniversary of St. Ignatius’ and St. Francis Xavier’s canonization
“Dear brothers and sisters, may our holy father Ignatius help us to preserve discernment, our precious legacy, as an ever timely treasure to be poured out on the Church and on the world.”
Posted inExplainer, Faith
6 things you didn’t know about the canonization of St. Ignatius Loyola and St. Francis Xavier
On March 12, the Society of Jesus celebrates the 400th anniversary of the canonizations of St. Ignatius of Loyola and St. Francis Xavier. Here are six interesting facts about this important moment in the life of the Jesuits.
Posted inFaith, News
Pope Francis: The church needs women saints
The Catholic Church needs women, especially women saints, who have shown throughout history an unwavering dedication to God and to caring for their brothers and sisters, Pope Francis said.