By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Sep 7, 2025 / 06:37 am Pope Leo XIV proclaimed the Italians Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis as saints of the Church on Sunday, decreeing their veneration among the Catholic faithful. The canonizations of the two men, promulgated before an estimated 70,000 people in St. …

A youth minister heard something at a men’s formation breakfast at his parish that changed his life. He hadn’t expected to get much from the morning. Having had a powerful encounter with Christ as a teenager and now working as a minister for almost a decade, he felt he had …

We are primed for another NFL season, which makes this a natural moment to review the perennially confusing question: can we really “pray for a Bengals win?” As the Cincinnati Bengals Catholic Chaplain, my answer regarding prayers for sports teams is “that depends on your intention!” If your desired outcome …

By CNA Staff CNA Staff, Sep 6, 2025 / 08:00 am Soon-to-be saint Pier Giorgio Frassati, born on April 6, 1901, to a prominent and wealthy Italian family, became a popular role model soon after he died on July 4, 1925, at the age of 24. He will be declared a …

Follow LIVE from St. Peter’s Square in Rome, the Holy Mass presided over by Pope Leo XIV on the XXIII Sunday in Ordinary Time, with the canonization of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati and Blessed Carlo Acutis.

Testimonies from young members of Catholic Action reveal the enduring relevance of Pier Giorgio Frassati, who called life “joy through suffering,” and showed that peace and hope are born from someone in love, who says “yes” each day to God and to others. By Eleanna Guglielmi 1925: Jubilee of Peace. 2025: …

As the Church marks the Twenty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr Luke Gregory reflects on “The cost of discipleship: a call to true commitment” By Fr Luke Gregory, OFM The teachings of Jesus resonate profoundly, especially for those seeking deeper meaning and peace. As revealed to us in the Gospel …

In 1975, my wife (born and raised Catholic) and I began our adult journey of seeking Christ, the Savior of the world. Although raised in a southern Methodist family that was strongly rooted in prayer and singing sacred songs, I was never baptized. It was a time in our lives, …

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 …

During a visit to Italy, Franciscan friar Ibrahim Faltas illustrates the terrible situation the people of the Holy Land region are living in, and warns that if things continue as they are, “there will truly be no Christians left.” By Kielce Gussie “The situation in Gaza is terrible”, Fr. Ibrahim …