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Archbishop Fulton Sheen will be beatified in St. Louis on Sept. 24. A portrait of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen (1895–1979), New York, 1964. | Credit: Bachrach/Getty Images By Francesca Pollio Fenton April 27, 2026 at 5:50 PM ET The official schedule of events for the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen has been announced …

On the first anniversary of Pope Francis’ death, we remember the late pontiff and some of the most significant moments of his papacy. Pope Francis during a general audience. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA By Francesca Pollio Fenton April 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET On April 21, 2025, the bells of …

Born on April 20, 1923, Mother Angelica would be turning 103 years old this year. There is nothing she liked better than to share about faith in Jesus Christ. Mother Angelica. | Credit: EWTN By Francesca Pollio Fenton April 20, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET Mother Angelica was a Poor Clare …

A new AI platform called Acutis AI has been developed by two brothers who want to create a search tool shaped by Catholic morality and teaching. Catholic brothers Peter and Thomas Cooney, creators of Acutis AI. | Credit: Photo courtesy of Peter Cooney By Francesca Pollio Fenton April 12, 2026 at …

As the Church mourns, Catholics are also called to solemnly observe this holy day.   Credit: Lars Hallstrom/Shutterstock By Francesca Pollio Fenton April 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET Good Friday is considered for many one of the holiest days of the liturgical year. Part of the Triduum, Good Friday is …

Pope Leo XIV made a historic one-day visit to the principality of Monaco on March 28. Here are 10 key things to know about the tiny nation and its enduring Catholic identity.   From left to right: Pope Leo XIV and Prince Albert II of Monaco; a painting of St. …

Shepherd’s, a Catholic menswear brand, recently expanded by opening its first store in Dallas. A look inside the Shepherd’s store in Dallas. | Credit: Carlos Lima/Shepherd’s By Francesca Pollio Fenton March 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET In a fashion culture saturated with passing trends and corporate logos, a new Catholic …

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini was the first American citizen to be canonized and is the patron saint of immigrants. A new statue of her will be erected in Chicago’s Little Italy. St. Frances Xavier Cabrini. Credit: Public domain By Francesca Pollio Fenton February 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET A statue …

The Saint Francis de Sales Shoremen won the championship 56-54 in overtime. By Francesca Pollio Fenton February 21, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET Seminarians from 18 seminaries across the country gathered Feb. 13–15 for a weekend filled with basketball, competition, and fraternity during the sixth annual De Sales Invitational at the …

Formula 1 teams have helped doctors in NICUs work more efficiently in emergency situations by implementing techniques used during a pit stop. By Francesca Pollio Fenton February 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET In 2001, Professor Martin Elliott and Dr. Allan Goldman from England’s Great Ormond Street Hospital were facing a …