‘Catholic American Bible’ gets green light from U.S. bishops
By Tyler Arnold Baltimore, Maryland, Nov 12, 2025 / 13:15 pm The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) approved a new translation of the Bible, which will be used for personal Bibles, the lectionary at Mass, and the text in the Liturgy of the Hours. Bishop Steven Lopes, chair of …
U.S. bishops to consecrate nation to Sacred Heart of Jesus
By Tessa Gervasini Baltimore, Maryland, Nov 11, 2025 / 17:16 pm The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) approved the consecration of the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in 2026 to accompany the country’s 250th anniversary. At the USCCB Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, bishops voted “to entrust our nation …
Introducing the Letter to the Ephesians
Note: This article is part of an ongoing series on Pope St. John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body.” In Part Two of Theology of the Body (TOB), Pope St. John Paul II focuses on the Sacrament of Marriage and sexual ethics. A large portion of this material is inspired …
BREAKING: U.S. bishops elect Archbishop Paul S. Coakley as USCCB president
By Tyler Arnold Baltimore, Maryland, Nov 11, 2025 / 12:15 pm Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City was elected to serve as the next president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in a secret ballot on Nov. 11. Bishops chose Bishop Daniel Flores of Brownsville, Texas, to serve …
‘The Sound of Music’ and ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ among Pope Leo XIV’s favorite films
By Walter Sánchez Silva ACI Prensa Staff, Nov 10, 2025 / 18:32 pm The Vatican has revealed the names of Pope Leo XIV’s favorite films, including “The Sound of Music” and “It’s a Wonderful Life,” upon announcing the Holy Father’s upcoming meeting with the world of cinema on Saturday, Nov. 15. …
Soldier-turned-bishop St. Martin of Tours celebrated Nov. 11
By CNA Staff CNA Staff, Nov 11, 2025 / 04:00 am On Nov. 11, the Catholic Church honors St. Martin of Tours, who left his post in the Roman army to become a “soldier of Christ.” Martin was born around the year 316 in modern-day Hungary. His family left that region …
10 bishops stand for election for president of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 10, 2025 / 17:52 pm The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will select its president and vice president Nov. 11 during the Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore. Bishops will choose both positions from a slate of 10 candidates nominated by their fellow bishops. The …
THE 2026 WARRIORS TO LOURDES PILGRIMAGE
The Warriors to Lourdes Pilgrimage will take place 19-25 May, 2026 during the 66th International Military Pilgrimage 22-24 May 2026. The theme for the 2026 pilgrimage is “Sentinels of Peace.” The application period for the Pilgrimage is now open and runs through 15 January, 2026. Learn if you are eligible to apply. If …
The Long and Winding Road
by Patricia McGeever Newly ordained Father Jonathan Jergens’ road to the priesthood wound through two war zones during a 13-year military career. As a teen in Miamisburg, he strongly desired to enlist in the Army after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. “Initially, I planned on serving four years and …
New book recounts anecdotes from Pope Leo XIV’s life, including the day he was reported dead
By Victoria Cardiel Vatican City, Nov 10, 2025 / 07:00 am His voice reveals, above all, the gratitude he feels toward his friend, Pope Leo XIV. From this friendship, forged over more than three decades, comes the Spanish-language book “From Robert to Leo,” published by Mensajero, in which Armando Lovera, originally from …
