A foundation that promotes devotion to St. Pio of Pietrelcina, more widely known as Padre Pio, is making 10 never-before-seen photographs of the saint available to the devout for free.
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Archbishop Curley to host baseball program with Miracle League
The Miracle League invites children with special needs to play on a typical baseball field. Curley began the partnership with the Miracle League this spring by doing a meet and greet at its newly constructed field in Harford County.
Synod asks pastors to share stories, see how God is at work
By sharing their own stories and those of their parishes, pastors from around the world can help each other see where God is present and, perhaps, discover new paths the Lord wants Catholics to embark on to share the Gospel with the world, said Cardinal Mario Grech, secretary-general of the Synod of Bishops.
Love makes individuals and the world better, pope says
Meeting with thousands of Italian grandparents and their children and grandchildren, Pope Francis insisted repeatedly, “Love makes us better.”
Like Venice, people are beautiful, fragile, pope says in city built on water
Visiting a lagoon of tiny islands, canals and narrow walkways for one day, Pope Francis moved around Venice by boat, bridge and electric golf cart.
Pope praises artists, encourages prisoners to never lose hope
Some 80 female detainees, prison staff and volunteers applauded and smiled when Pope Francis told them he wanted to meet them first on his one-day visit to Venice April 28 to tell them, “You have a special place in my heart.”
Movie Review: ‘Challengers’
Intense and erotically charged, the psychological drama “Challengers” (Amazon MGM) is, in a word, challenging. Yet, while it trespasses into territory many may not wish to visit, the serious artistic intent behind the production redeems some of its excesses, though only for a small group of mature moviegoers.
Radio Interview: Wells of Life
Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Nick Jordan, Founder and CEO of Wells of Life, a ministry that has built or restored more than 1,000 wells in Uganda. Jordan talks about how the work is based on biblical principles and brings water to people in Jesus’ name.
The Spiritual War: A note of encouragement for those who entered Church at Easter
Spiritual warfare is real, and we are called to actively resist the devil.
BOOST program helps provide educational opportunities for Marylanders
The BOOST (Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today) scholarship program provides funds to help students from limited-income families attend Catholic and other nonpublic schools.
A Catholic convert can help us love Mary more
In Raïssa’s reflections, Mary is often a consoling presence during times of hardship, serving as a beacon of hope and resilience.
Let’s cut graduates a break
Even a highly accomplished graduate with great potential often feels unintended pressure by receiving such a high volume of questions about his future.