SacramentsPriest at crash site in Spain: ‘I did what no one else but me could do’From one of the small towns closest to the crash site, the parish priest arrived and gave general absolution.
Virgin MaryBlessed Chiara Badano died on the feast of Our Lady of the RosaryIt was fitting that she died on the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, helping her own mother be at peace that...
Pope Leo in South AmericaPope Leo to visit Cusco, former capital of Inca empireJust weeks after the removal of a cancerous tumor from his lung, the Holy Father will embark on an intense...
Catholic LifestyleWhere to find a smart Catholic take on current eventsI’ve been an Aleteia reporter for eight years, and I’ve never written an article like this one. We need your help.
SaintsFriar who died and spent 3 hours in purgatory named venerableBrother Daniele Natale was a spiritual son of St. Padre Pio and after dying, he spent some time in purgatory,...
TravelFollow the footsteps of the Georgia Martyrs (photos)The five Spanish martyrs who lost their lives ministering to the Guale people will be beatified on October 31....
EuthanasiaIsle of Man gives final approval to assisted suicide lawWhile Scotland and England voted against it this past year, the Isle of Man became the first place in the...
Inspiring storiesWow! Students write entire Gospel of John on campus sidewalk50 students from the University of Illinois spent nearly four hours writing the entire Gospel of John in chalk...
General AudienceFaith interwoven with culture: Pope Leo"The Church promotes culture because it is a good in itself, a service to the human being and to the...
SportsBrewers supported by Catholic chaplain in World Series runFr. Jerry Herda has celebrated Mass for the Milwaukee Brewers for 19 years and is able to spiritually support...
And today we celebrate...Blessed Chiara BadanoHer life: + Chiara was born into a working-class family in Savona, Italy. + A happy and pious child, she enjoyed tennis, swimming, singing and dancing. She became a member of the Focolare Movement when she was nine years old. She is often known by the nickname “Luce,” which was given to her by Chiara Lubich, the fo...
BibleWhat does the Bible say about being a “cheerful giver”?God looks lovingly upon those who give freely from what they have, not counting the cost.
RoyalsPope Leo and King Charles bridge a 500-year divideFive centuries after England's break with Rome, an exchange of honorary titles between Pope Leo XIV and King...
VirtueNun’s wild prediction comes true with Lions quarterbackJared Goff was happy to spend some time with his former teachers after a big win last Sunday. For the nuns,...
FamilyPriest escorts Homecoming Queen — and crowds love it!When Father Max Gallegos accompanied his younger sister to her Homecoming celebration, he couldn't resist a...
Holy LandThe first time Mary was invoked as “Queen of Palestine”Plus a special prayer to Mary, invoking her protection over the war-torn areas of the Holy Land.
ArtA never-before-seen Titian comes home to MilanThe Poldi Pezzoli Museum is showing a private Madonna by the Venetian master — on public display for the first time, and back in the city it left in 1744.
TravelHow to find Pope Leo in Chicago, or at homeThe Pope said that "great things" happen in his hometown. A look at the history and the present-day show that...
RoyalsPope Leo and King Charles bridge a 500-year divideFive centuries after England's break with Rome, an exchange of honorary titles between Pope Leo XIV and King...
VirtueNun’s wild prediction comes true with Lions quarterbackJared Goff was happy to spend some time with his former teachers after a big win last Sunday. For the nuns,...
BooksLove fiercely, says dad of special needs daughterAndrew Bodoh, father of Elizabeth, who has a rare brain disorder, wrote an honest and encouraging book about...
BibleWhat does the Bible say about being a “cheerful giver”?God looks lovingly upon those who give freely from what they have, not counting the cost.
Pro-lifeLiechtenstein’s prince vetoes law relaxing abortion banThe European microstate is one of Europe’s few countries to maintain a strict ban on abortion with minimal...
VirtueNun’s wild prediction comes true with Lions quarterbackJared Goff was happy to spend some time with his former teachers after a big win last Sunday. For the nuns,...
BooksLove fiercely, says dad of special needs daughterAndrew Bodoh, father of Elizabeth, who has a rare brain disorder, wrote an honest and encouraging book about...
MonksThe value of stability when we’re looking to escapeThere’s a time and place for seizing opportunities and making changes, but perhaps we do it too much, as an...
Religious FreedomStudy: Christian persecution worsening in most of already bad casesAbout 220 million Christians worldwide are directly exposed to persecution.
RoyalsPope Leo and King Charles bridge a 500-year divideFive centuries after England's break with Rome, an exchange of honorary titles between Pope Leo XIV and King...
Pro-lifeLiechtenstein’s prince vetoes law relaxing abortion banThe European microstate is one of Europe’s few countries to maintain a strict ban on abortion with minimal...
