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Katie Yoder
Thanksgiving: 10 saintly quotes to reflect on this Thanksgiving

by Katie Yoder Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 25, 2021 / 00:00 am A thanksgiving should be made to God each and every day, according to the saints in heaven. In special celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday, here are 10 saintly quotes on the importance of gratitude. 1. St. Mother Teresa of …
15 quotes from St. John Paul II on his love for the Eucharist

By Katie Yoder Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 22, 2023 / 04:00 am Catholics worldwide remember St. John Paul II on his feast day, Oct. 22. His “secret” to life and all that he did, he said, was the Eucharist — Christ present on earth. Born Karol Józef Wojtyła in Wadowice, Poland, …
Our Lady of Sorrows: What are Mary’s seven sorrows?

By Katie Yoder Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Sep 15, 2023 / 02:00 am Catholics are invited to contemplate the seven sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary in a special way on Sept. 15, the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. The first sorrow begins with the prophecy of Simeon, a devout man …
Here are 11 American saints to remember on July Fourth

By Katie Yoder Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 2, 2022 / 08:38 am Americans celebrate their country’s independence on July 4th — as well as the people who formed the United States into the country that it is today. Those include American saints. The U.S. bishops count a total of 11 American …
Here’s when Easter officially ends

By Katie Yoder Washington, D.C. Newsroom, May 27, 2023 / 06:00 am Catholics recognize Easter — when Jesus Christ rose from the dead after sacrificing his life for all of humanity — as the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the spring equinox. But, as it turns …
Mother’s Day: 12 Catholic Quotes on the Beauty of Motherhood

By Katie Yoder Washington D.C., May 8, 2022 / 06:20 am On Mother’s Day, Catholics recognize two important figures: our mother, and Mary, Mother of God. In celebration of all that mothers do, here are 12 quotes from saints and other Catholic figures on the beauty and significance of motherhood: 1. St. …
U.S. Catholic bishops observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day

by Katie Yoder Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jan 16, 2023 / 08:00 am The president of the U.S. Catholic bishops is remembering Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. while observing the federal holiday on Monday, Jan. 16. “Today, when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would have celebrated his 94th birthday, we reflect …
7 quotes from Cardinal George Pell on life and death

By Katie Yoder Washington D.C., Jan 10, 2023 / 17:58 pm Cardinal George Pell, who served as prefect emeritus of the Vatican Secretariat for the Economy, died on Tuesday at the age of 81. Here are seven quotes from the Australian cardinal about the meaning of life and death. “While all Catholics …
Australian Cardinal George Pell dies at 81

By Katie Yoder, AC Wimmer Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jan 10, 2023 / 16:15 pm Cardinal George Pell, prefect emeritus of the Vatican Secretariat for the Economy, died on Tuesday at the age of 81. The Australian prelate suffered a cardiac arrest and died at 8:50 p.m. Rome time, his secretary confirmed to …
The story behind Pope Benedict XVI’s red shoes

By Katie Yoder Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jan 1, 2023 / 09:00 am When Pope Benedict XVI resigned in 2013, he stepped down as the bishop of Rome — and out of his famous red leather shoes. During his reign as pope, Benedict’s red shoes became something of a trademark, inspiring ABC News to …