The new book “Growing in Humility: 7 Steps with Cardinal Merry del Val” focuses on acquiring the genuine virtue of humility. --- At just 38 years of age, Cardinal Rafael Merry del Val assumed one of the most influential positions in [...]

On Nov. 5, 1943, an unidentified plane dropped bombs on the Vatican — one narrowly missing St. Peter’s Basilica. But who did it and why has it been shrouded in mystery ever since? --- As a neutral territory, Vatican City was [...]

Fairy tales have been part of the Christian tradition for a long, long time, and some of the most brilliant and insightful minds have opined on their importance. J.R.R. Tolkien, in his marvelous essay “On [...] --- Fairy tales have been [...]

Amid rising attacks on Christians by radial Jews in Israel, a Catholic Maronite church was ransacked on All Saints Day, eliciting the ‘strongest condemnation’ from the local archbishop. --- Amid rising attacks on Christians by radial Jews in Israel, a Catholic [...]

I want to try to open you to the spirituality of our first forebears, adapted as best we can to the modern world in which we are living. --- I want to try to open you to the spirituality of our [...]

The Vatican's worship dicastery now warns of "extremism" among Catholics who kneel for Communion, receive on the tongue, or wear veils, calling such practices divisive. --- The Vatican's worship dicastery now warns of "extremism" among Catholics who kneel for Communion, [...]

An act intended to destroy ended up revealing the vibrant, enduring heart of Santa Rosa’s young Church. --- Sometimes, what is meant to tear down a community only serves to anchor it deeper in love. When news broke in September 2026 that [...]