Pope Leo hails Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal
At the Sunday Angelus, the Pope makes a heartfelt appeal to international decision-makers to take responsibility for seeking solutions to conflicts. He expresses satisfaction over the new peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan, but also deep sorrow for the violence that continues to devastate Haiti. By Francesca Sabatinelli War must …
Father Mike Schmitz: Campus ministry is ‘best of both worlds’
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Aug 10, 2025 / 06:00 am While many know him best for his popular “Bible in a Year” podcast, Ascension videos, and inspiring talks he gives across the country, Father Mike Schmitz is first and foremost the chaplain at the Newman Center at the University …
Live Vertical
Live Vertical, a campus ministry focusing on guided adoration, has made its way into three schools within the Archdiocese of Cincinnati: Archbishop Elder High School (Cincinnati), Bishop Fenwick High School (Franklin), and Archbishop Carroll High School (Dayton). “The mission of Live Vertical is very relational,” said Father Jacob DuMont, archdiocesan …
Jesus in Every Classroom
When parents send their children to a Catholic school, they expect them to get a faith-filled education—school days that begin and end with prayer, with more prayer sprinkled in throughout the day. But, religion teachers aren’t the only ones addressing faith in their classrooms. It’s often in the informal moments …
A Place of Celebration
Throughout its history, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains has been a beacon of hope; a place for worship, faith, and fellowship; and the site of many significant events for the Catholic community in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and beyond. Relatively early in its history, St. Peter in …
14 August: Day of Fasting and Prayer for Peace
The International Union of Superiors General (UISG) calls for a worldwide Day of Fasting and Prayer for Peace on August 14, 2025, the eve of the Solemnity of the Assumption. By Linda Bordoni As war continues to afflict so many peoples across the world he world – from Gaza to …
The Importance of Teaching Our Children to Be Childlike
“Train the young in the way they should go; even when old, they will not swerve from it” (Proverbs 22:6). My kids and I have a “crew meeting” every morning at nine. We cover the plan for the day and the rest of the week to make sure everyone is …
Where Secular Meets Sacred
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 …
Cardinal Cupich on Hiroshima anniversary: Transfiguration reveals path to peace
In Hiroshima, on the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, Cardinal Blase Cupich presides over Mass for peace on the Feast of the Transfiguration. In his homily, he echoes Pope Francis’ call to remember, journey together, and protect one another, urging the global community to reject division and choose the …
