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Why 3 Popes Think You Should Read Lord of the World

With Pope Leo’s recent remarks to writers, along with his citation of the Lord of the Rings in his most recent encyclical, the Catholic literary world is abuzz with excitement. Like Leo, Francis saw and preached the value of Catholics reading novels for …

Roche falsely claims Summorum Pontificum’s goal was SSPX ‘returning’ to Church

News Pope Benedict XVI has said it is ‘absolutely false’ that the ‘reauthorization’ of the Latin Mass was ‘primarily a concession’ to the SSPX. (LifeSiteNews) — Anti-traditionalist Cardinal Arthur Roche has repeated the false claim that Pope Benedict XVI …

Cardinal Koovakad: Nonviolence is courageous commitment to justice

Speaking at an Ahimsa Day celebration at the British Parliament, Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad highlights the shared commitment of Jains and Catholics to nonviolence, urging religious communities to become bridges of peace in a world marked by conflict …

The Shepherd of Sacred Beauty: 15 Things to Know About Archbishop Cordileone

‘The most important thing we do is worship God,’ the shepherd of San Francisco said on a recent episode of Napa Institute's podcast. In an era marked by cultural fracture and secularization, few American prelates have stood out in the public square as …

Bishop Beckman’s pastoral vision and the Eucharist

The sacrament contributes to the five key areas of the Diocese of Knoxville’s strategic plan By Father Randy Stice Bishop Mark Beckman has begun implementing his pastoral vision for our diocese, “Bearing the Light of Christ in East Tennessee.” One of the …

LGBTQ+ pop culture 2026 Halloween costumes, from Heated Rivalry to Death at Camp Miasma

Halloween is creeping up, so don’t wait until the last minute to plan your costume! Here are some 2026 LGBTQ+ pop culture references that would make for brilliant Halloween costumes this year…  Chappell Roan has so many iconic looks. (Noam Galai/Getty …

Where Death Once Reigned, a Pope Calls for Life: Mass at Place de la Concorde

The Place de la Concorde in Paris is a site marked by some of the darkest moments in French history. During the Revolution, the guillotine stood here, and more than a thousand people were executed. Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette and Robespierre were among …

A museum to the world’s best bad art

Andrea Sach What qualifies as art? Who decides whether a painting is masterful or meh? And why is Owen Wilson grinning like an awkward schoolboy at Zeus’s naked daughters? These are just a few of the profound questions that pop up like Roy Lichtenstein …

The Flying Friar and other wild facts

Though she apparently never physically left her convent in Ágreda, Spain, the Spanish Conceptionist Nun Sister María de Jesús de Ágreda (1602-1665) miraculously bilocated to Texas and New Mexico more than 500 times in 11 years. The “Lady in Blue” appeared …

First American Pope Fills Paris Streets, Urges Europe to Rediscover Its Christian Roots

PARIS—Pope Leo XIV wrapped up a four-day visit to France on Sept. 28 after drawing an estimated 800,000 people to an open-air Mass in the heart of Paris, defending the right to life before President Emmanuel Macron two months after France legalized …

USA TODAY Priest killed after crucifix falls on him during livestreamed Mass

A priest in Ecuador was killed Oct. 17 after a crucifix fell on him during a livestreamed Mass. The Archdiocese of Guayaquil confirmed in a Facebook post that the Rev. Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari, 53, had died. The archdiocese said Sánchez Molinari …

Vatican’s Marian document: What it means for popular devotion in Asia

The document Mater Populi Fidelis (Mother of the faithful People of God), which called the title "Co-redemptrix" "always inappropriate," is, oddly, one of the warmest texts Rome has written on popular Marian devotion in years. Read in …

Xi ‘Sinicizes’ China’s Catholic Church, with Vatican approval

President Xi Jinping of China at the White House on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. (Official White House Photo by Emily J. Higgins) The Vatican has been widely criticized for its 2018 provisional agreement with China. While the agreement’s contents are secret …

WATCH: Masonic infiltration of Vatican exposed by Fr. Murr in viral video

News 'After the (forced) resignation of Pope Benedict, they began to remake the episcopate throughout the world. The new bishops (are) all liberals,' said Fr. Murr. (LifeSiteNews) — Father Charles Murr recently discussed the infiltration of …

Canonization of Martyrs of Kosice, Slovakia on July 2, 1995

Together with all of you, dear Brothers and Sisters, I wish to intone this “Te Deum” on Slovak soil, here in Kosice. Indeed, the cult of the Martyrs of Kosice has been linked to this city and to this Church for several centuries. We thus return to the Hymn …

Portland Archbishop Lays Out Road Map for Spiritual Renewal

A new pastoral letter from Archbishop Alexander Sample provides concrete suggestions every Catholic can follow to take on the work of evangelization. Archbishop Alexander Sample of Portland, Oregon, has laid out an ambitious plan for spiritual renewal in …

Sheen Effect, Innovative Storytelling, and ‘Renewed Energy’ Mark World Mission Sunday at 100

(OSV News) Catholics around the world will mark World Mission Sunday on Oct. 18, and a “renewed energy” infuses the annual celebration of the Church’s missionary activity this milestone year, one expert told OSV News. “There are more and more dioceses …

Cambodia's human rights 'orphan'

Cambodia consistently scores highly in international indices of freedom of religion such as Freedom House's Freedom in the World Index, and the government takes great pride in selling the kingdom as a country where religious tolerance is not only …

Why OnePeterFive Changed

Today I want to write about an online Catholic magazine that’s near and dear to my heart, but I’m not talking about Crisis Magazine in this case. I’m referring to our sister publication, OnePeterFive. As many of you know, 1P5 was founded back in 2014 by …

Robert Whitfield Releases 'STOICISM FROM SCRATCH', a Plain-English Guide to What the Ancients Actually Taught

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Robert Whitfield, an author who has studied Stoicism for over two decades, has released STOICISM FROM SCRATCH: What the Ancients Actually Taught. The 119-page book was published …

Locate Faith Hosts Houston Hub Networking Event as Nationwide Directory Connects Consumers with Faith-Aligned Businesses

The Houston hub brings local faith-aligned business leaders together while the directory helps consumers discover and connect with them nationwide. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, October 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Locate Faith, a new online directory …

JCF Fundholders Granted $1.3 Billion to 12,261 Charities in Fiscal Year 2026

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jewish Communal Fund (JCF), the nation's leading Jewish donor advised fund, released its 2026 Impact Report, documenting a record year of philanthropy in which Fundholders …

Прямые служения исцеления Healing Streams с пастором Крисом Ояхиломе пройдут с 23 по 25 октября 2026 года

Прямые служения исцеления Потоки исцеления с пастором Крисом Ояхиломе пройдут с 23 по 25 октября 2026 года LAGOS, LAGOS, NIGERIA, October 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Прямые служения исцеления Потоки исцеления с пастором Крисом Ояхиломе …

Bible Hunger Launches Interactive Bilingual Platform to Transform Scripture Study

Bible Hunger introduces interactive genealogy trees, cinematic bilingual stories, and exegetical quizzes to bring biblical scripture alive across languages. CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, INDIA, October 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bible Hunger, a digital …

James Vincent Pierce’s For Justice Explores the Journey From Rural Poverty to the Responsibility of Judging Others

Drawing on more than two decades of judicial service, Pierce examines how hardship, mentorship, and faith shaped his understanding of fairness and leadership. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In James Vincent …

Gold Star: A Memoir by June Westlin Resists the Promise of a Recovery Story

Written in 2016 and 2017, Westlin’s account places mental health crises beside the everyday demands of marriage, motherhood, and faith. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gold Star: A Memoir by June Westlin …

Daniel Culbertson Explores the Transformative Role of the Virgin Mary in New Book, Mary and the Shape of Grace

New work invites readers to reflect on faith, human freedom, divine grace, and the relationship between Mary and Christ. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What can the life of the Virgin Mary teach us about faith, …

ABIS Shares Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device Supplier Selection Guide

ABIS outlines certification checks, quality controls and OEM/ODM sourcing considerations for Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device SHENZHEN, GUANG-DONG, GHANA, October 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sleep and wellness brands sourcing a Vagus Nerve …

Christian Country Artist Curt Brickley Releases New Album ‘The Father’s Hand’

The 13-song album blends Christian country, Americana and Scripture-rooted storytelling about struggle, grace, surrender and the call to carry the Gospel. HAMILTON, MT, UNITED STATES, October 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christian country …

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'What Would Mama Do?' Shows How a Mother's Legacy Shaped Two Children's Lives During Wartime America

FAIRHOPE, AL, UNITED STATES, October 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Lila Marie Pennington Ryals highlights the lasting influence of a mother's love and guidance in her memoir, What Would Mama Do?: Growing Up An "Almost" Orphan in …

Roy H. Ferguson and Malcolm McGough Announce the Release of 'Jerusalem Won: The Epic Quest for Lasting Peace'

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Authors Roy H. Ferguson and Malcolm McGough have announced the release of “Jerusalem Won: Signed In Blood – The Epic Quest for Lasting Peace”, a faith-based book that combines …

Legal Aid - November 2026

Living Springs Church to Launch November 8 at Phoenix Theatres in Bridgeville

New South Hills Church Led by Pastors Ben and Alyssa Archer Invites the Community to Launch Sunday BRIDGEVILLE, PA, PA, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Living Springs Church, a new church plant dedicated to bringing "God's …

Denver Feed-A-Family Rises in Strength, Rallying Community to Restore a Thanksgiving Tradition

Epworth aims to serve 3,000 Denver families on Nov. 21. Agency registration closes Oct. 23; public nominations open Oct. 26. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- — After a challenging year that forced one of Denver's …

Hope Spring eCards Encourages UK Businesses to Turn Christmas Greetings into Charitable Giving in 2026

UNITED KINGDOM, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hope Spring eCards is encouraging businesses across the United Kingdom to make their Christmas greetings more meaningful in 2026 by choosing charity eCards that support clean water, sanitation and …

Registered Nurse Dolly Colby Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

SAN CARLOS, CA, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dolly Colby, RN, BSN was giving birth to her first child when her heart stopped. She hemorrhaged on the operating table and found herself looking down at the scene from …

Stunning Spiritual Revelations From the New Worship Servant Album by thurane

Worship Leader & Singer-Songwriter thurane inspires with the new "Worship Servant" album to be Officially Released on Friday, October 30, 2026. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The album production …

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