Pope Francis emphasized how suffering can become “an occasion for a transformative encounter” with God in a new message released Monday, describing three distinct ways the divine draws close to those experiencing illness and hardship. In his message for the 2025 World Day of the Sick — signed Jan. 14 at the Archbasilica of St....
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JD Vance addresses March for Life: We need ‘a culture that celebrates life at all stages’
Vice President JD Vance on Friday addressed tens of thousands of people at the March for Life in Washington, D.C., speaking about his pro-life convictions as a Catholic father and promising that the newly minted Trump administration will continue to uphold pro-life policies. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a joyful crowd,” the newly sworn-in vice...
Catholic science event to address ‘pastoral problem’ among youth
A group of Catholic scientists is hosting an event for Catholic high schoolers, parents, and teachers to showcase “the harmony between the Catholic faith and science.” The fourth annual St. Albert Initiative (SAI) will bring together 200-250 attendees as well as 13 scientists and three theologians to present talks at Bellarmine University on March 6...