Pope sends antibiotics to Gaza for children in need
As humanitarian aid is finally granted access to the Gaza Strip, Pope Leo XIV instructs the Office of Papal Charities to send medicines for the youngest victims of the two-year conflict. Meanwhile, food aid distributions continue in Ukraine. By Benedetta Capelli In the days when the “spark of hope” — …
Fire damages historic Italian monastery where St. Carlo Acutis received first Communion
By Veronica Giacometti ACI Prensa Staff, Oct 13, 2025 / 14:42 pm A fire this weekend severely damaged the 17th-century Bernaga Monastery outside of Milan in northern Italy, forcing 21 cloistered nuns to flee the blaze. The fire broke out around 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 11 as the nuns — part …
From the Nature of Man to the Nature of Marriage
Note: This article is part of an ongoing series on Pope St. John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body.” For some time now, we have been walking through Pope John Paul II’s meditations known as Theology of the Body (TOB). Before going on with our reflections, it might be helpful …
Chastity & Generation Alpha
As Catholics, we all have a sense that it would be a very good thing for youth to practice chastity at least as often as they practice choreographed TikTok dances. But how do we talk to them about it in a compelling way? Well, as a Chastity Educator, finding an …
Issue 1: Almost Two Years Later
Since Issue 1’s passage in November 2023, which enshrined the right to abortion in the Ohio Constitution, the state has witnessed a concerning shift in the moral landscape surrounding the sanctity of life. This constitutional amendment solidified access to abortion and prompted a series of legal challenges and legislative responses …
Mater Filius Queen City
In the heart of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, God is writing a beautiful story of hope, faith, and love through the ministry of Mater Filius Queen City. Rooted in the timeless truth that every life is precious, this apostolate provides a safe and nurturing home for brave pregnant women who …
Joy in Israel as Gaza hostages released
The final 20 living hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have returned to Israel after more than two years in captivity. By Nathan Morley The final 20 living hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have returned to Israel after more than two years in captivity. The hostages were abducted during …
How the ‘Miracle of the Sun’ in Fátima helped to end an atheist regime
By CNA Staff CNA Staff, Oct 13, 2025 / 04:00 am Oct. 13, 1917, marked the last Marian apparition in Fátima and the day on which thousands of people bore witness to the miracle of the dancing sun — a miracle that shattered the prevalent belief at the time that God …
Louis Armstrong was Right
One of my favorite songs of all time is “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong. The melody, the lyrics, and that distinct voice really conjure up beautiful images in my mind. It’s a peaceful song, and every time I hear it, I’m reminded of all the gifts the world …
Man desecrates altar of St. Peter’s Basilica
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Oct 11, 2025 / 16:28 pm A man urinated on the Altar of Confession of St. Peter’s Basilica on Friday before being taken away by security officers in the famous basilica, according to news reports. The man climbed the altar and “urinated under the stunned gaze …
