A complete schedule of Masses, vigils, and confessions has been prepared for pilgrims and television or online viewers beginning Saturday, April 11, and culminating on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 12.   Divine Mercy Shrine in the Łagiewniki district of Krakow, Poland. | Credit: Longfin Media/Shutterstock By Diego López Marina April 10, …

by Fr. Jacob DuMont, L.C. For a complete listing of Parishes holding Divine Mercy Celebrations, click here.  Pope St. John Paul II passed away on the Vigil of Divine Mercy Sunday, April 2, 2005. I was present in St. Peter’s Square, with fellow seminarians and many others from around the …

The Vatican responded to a media report claiming Cardinal Christophe Pierre, then-papal envoy to the U.S., received “a bitter lecture” in a meeting with U.S. defense officials. Cardinal Christophe Pierre, former apostolic nuncio to the United States. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News By Hannah Brockhaus April 10, 2026 at 9:37 AM …

The Prayer Vigil for Peace with Pope Leo XIV from St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican.

Requirements to be a Catholic Godparent: “Each child may have a godfather and a godmother, the word ‘godparents’ is used in the rite to describe both.” (Rite of Baptism for Children 6) Only one godparent is necessary. The godparent must be a fully initiated Catholic (Baptized, Confirmed, received Eucharist), at …

The Saintly Seven: Black Catholics on the Path to Sainthood by Mary Anne Bressler The Saintly Seven Were you aware that there are seven African American candidates for canonization? The lives of these holy men and women span nearly the entire existence of the United States as an independent nation—from …

Celebrating Lay Formation at MTSM By Eileen Connelly, OSU Mount St. Mary’s Seminary and School of Theology (MTSM) is celebrating 50 years of lay formation, as well as the deep faith and many gifts the laity bring to the Church. Their celebration encompasses all forms of lay formation offered over …

Rebekah Ott Andy and Kari Robben’s family began their inspiring journey of faith and trust after Kari was diagnosed with ALS in 2015. Short for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease), ALS is a nervous system disease with no known cure. Noticing symptoms of ALS during her …

Lord Jesus Christ, who are called the Prince of Peace, who are yourself our peace and reconciliation, who so often said, “Peace to you,” grant us peace. Make all men and women witnesses of truth, justice, and brotherly love. Banish from their hearts whatever might endanger peace. Enlighten our rulers …