Catholic priest in Gaza reports explosions near parish
By Victoria Cardiel ACI Prensa Staff, Mar 18, 2025 / 17:10 pm Father Gabriel Romanelli, the pastor of Holy Family Parish in Gaza, reported that following the breakdown of the truce between Israel and Hamas, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have launched new attacks very close to his parish. The priest told Vatican …
‘Go to Joseph’: What popes from Blessed Pius IX to Pope Francis have said about St. Joseph
By Courtney Mares Rome Newsroom, Mar 19, 2025 / 04:00 am The proclamation of the Year of St. Joseph by Pope Francis in December 2020 coincided with the 150th anniversary of the saint’s proclamation as patron of the universal Church by Blessed Pius IX on Dec. 8, 1870. “Jesus Christ Our …
Listening to God with Joseph
In a visually saturated world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and become desensitized to beauty. Visio Divina, Latin for “divine seeing,” encourages us to slow down and engage in visual contemplation, using art as a profound tool for connecting with the Divine. A Guide to Visio Divina Begin by making …
March 19: St. Joseph
St. Joseph is honored with feast days throughout the Liturgical Year. This feast encourages us to look at Joseph’s role as husband and head of the Holy Family. Most of what we know about the life of St. Joseph comes to us from Scripture and legends that have sprung up …
Making Catholic Memories: St. Joseph Cream Puffs
When we first started having children and began discussing names, we always seemed to lean towards family names for the middle name. By the time our third came along, we began to focus on choosing saints names. It seems slightly embarrassing to admit it, but it wasn’t until we were …
Pope’s clinical condition continues to show slight improvements
The Holy See Press Office reports on the Pope’s health condition, noting slight improvements in his respiratory and motor functions. Vatican News 3/18/2025 3:30 p.m. Last night, Pope Francis did not require mechanical ventilation. This was one of the updates shared by the Holy See Press Office with journalists on …
8 Catholic universities get ready to compete in NCAA men’s basketball tournament
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Mar 18, 2025 / 15:10 pm The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament kicks off March 18 and this year’s tournament includes eight Catholic universities competing for the championship title. They are: Creighton University, Gonzaga University, Marquette University, Xavier University, St. John’s University, Saint Mary’s College, Saint …
King Charles III plans state visit to Vatican, meeting with Pope Francis
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Mar 18, 2025 / 13:35 pm King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom will make a state visit to the Holy See next month, with plans to hold an audience with Pope Francis on April 8. The English royalty will be in Italy …
Lent: Time to think ‘March Glad-ness’
In this Jubilee Year we can celebrate the way the liturgical year is divided. We have two regular seasons (Ordinary Time), two playoffs (Advent and Lent) and the championship games (Christmas and Easter). So while the nation is to be enthralled in March Madness, we are in the teeth of our …
Pope Francis Update: Pope remains in stable condition, shows gradual improvements from therapies
Pope Francis is using high-flow oxygen therapy less frequently. The swelling in his hand, seen in the photo taken and published yesterday, has already improved. Vatican News 3/17/2025 3:15 p.m. On Monday evening, 17 March, the Holy See Press Office issued the following medical update on Pope Francis who is …
