Damascus began as a Catholic Summer Youth Camp for children in the Diocese of Columbus, but over the past 25 years it has grown into something much more. “We often say that we are a Catholic missionary movement that’s seeking to bring as many people as possible to an encounter …

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains in downtown Cincinnati has been a beacon of faith and hope for area Catholics since its dedication nearly 180 years ago. Two of Cincinnati’s faithful shepherds played significant roles in its construction or renovation: then-Bishop John Baptist Purcell and Archbishop Karl Joseph …

By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Jun 15, 2025 / 06:00 am At 8 years old, Minnesota native Joe Masek was exposed to pornography for the first time and went on to struggle with an addiction to it for 23 years. Through a series of actions he finally gained freedom and …

By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Jun 15, 2025 / 04:00 am The last four popes of the Catholic Church — John Paul II, Benedict XVI, Francis, and our new pope, Leo XIV — had hardworking fathers who instilled in each of their sons important traits and values, many of which …

By Pope Leo XIV Vatican City, Jun 14, 2025 / 19:35 pm The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s address to Catholics during the “Chicago Celebrates Pope Leo XIV” event at Rate Field, the home of the Chicago White Sox baseball team, on Saturday, June 14. My dear friends, It’s …

By Maisy Sullivan Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 4, 2023 / 02:00 am The solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, also known as Trinity Sunday, is observed on the Sunday following Pentecost. This year’s feast falls on June 15 and draws our attention to the mystery of the Trinity — God the …

God our Father, We give you thanks and praise for fathers young and old. We pray for young fathers, newly embracing their vocation; May they find courage and perseverance to balance work, family and faith in joy and sacrifice. We pray for our own Fathers around the world whose children …

Pope Francis was an extraordinary shepherd. Amid rapidly changing times, and multiple crises and challenges, he was filled with God’s grace and led the Church and world toward greater compassion, conversation, and justice. Encouraging the world as he declared the Jubilee Year 2025 “Pilgrims of Hope,” Pope Francis said, “Even …

Pope Leo XIV decries the military escalation between Iran and Israel and renews his appeal for dialogue and the pursuit of a world free from the nuclear threat. By Linda Bordoni Pope Leo XIV on Saturday appealed to Iranian and Israeli leaders to step back from war and engage in …

Pope Leo XIV presides at an Ordinary Public Consistory for the Vote on Causes for Canonization, which gave formal approval for the canonizations of eight Blesseds, and set the date for their canonizations. By Salvatore Cernuzio and Christopher Wells Pope Leo XIV held the first Ordinary Public Consistory of his …