2 sisters, Catholic school students, lost in Texas flood remembered for faith and kindness
By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 7, 2025 / 15:04 pm Two sisters who attended St. Rita Catholic School in Dallas were among the victims of the Texas Hill Country flash floods that have devastated parts of the state, the school confirmed in a statement on Saturday. Blair Harber, 13, and Brooke …
Pope Leo: We are praying for victims of Texas floods
Following the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Leo expresses “sincere condolences” to all those who lost loved ones in in devastating flash floods in Texas. By Christopher Wells Speaking in English at the conclusion of the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Leo offered his sincere condolences “to all the families who have …
Catholics mobilize aid after historic flash floods devastate Texas Hill Country
By Amira Abuzeid San Antonio, Texas, Jul 5, 2025 / 14:00 pm Catholics are responding with prayers and aid after record-breaking flash floods in central Texas devastated communities along the area’s rivers and killed at least 27 people. The flash flooding began in the early hours of July 4. Heavy rainfall …
Pope Leo XIV moves to the ‘second Vatican City,’ Castel Gandolfo
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Jul 5, 2025 / 08:30 am Two months into his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV will leave Rome to spend two weeks on a pontifical estate in the lakeside town of Castel Gandolfo, 18 miles south of the city, and sometimes known as the “second Vatican City.” …
Pope Leo XIV: Pilgrimages are ‘vital’ for a Christian’s life of faith
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Jul 5, 2025 / 11:30 am Pope Leo XIV on Saturday said pilgrimages play an essential role in the life of faith as they help a Christian to be better united to Jesus Christ and discern God’s purpose for us in life. The Holy Father invited …
Bishop Barron urges court to strike down Washington law that targets seal of confession
By Daniel Payne CNA Newsroom, Jul 4, 2025 / 15:29 pm Bishop Robert Barron on July 4 urged a federal court to strike down a Washington state law that would force priests to violate the seal of confession, telling the court that the law is “manifestly” disrespectful of the ancient and …
Still Blooming
Remaining young at heart is not about turning back the clock—it’s about turning toward God with open hands and a grateful spirit. It’s the joyful awe of God’s creation, the lightness that comes from deep trust and the ability to laugh even when the memory fades or the knees ache. …
Stay Young at Heart When Life is Difficult
I must admit to struggling with the magazine’s theme for this month. It’s not that it’s a bad theme; I just haven’t been feeling or acting very “young at heart” lately. I seem to be overthinking and worrying about everything. Life is often challenging, and not only do I have …
Book Review: Early Church Fathers Collection
Have you heard of Polycarp, Justin, Tertullian, and Irenaeus? Although not exactly household names, they should be: they are among the early Church Fathers, who lived directly after the apostolic age. After the apostles, they are the first witnesses to the Christian faith. As St. Irenaeus said, they had “seen …
US Bishops express deep concern over final passage of Budget Bill
Following the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” by the U.S. Congress, the President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops expresses serious concerns about its impact on the poor and vulnerable. By Linda Bordoni Reacting to the final passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act by the United …
